Eliany is a modern elaboration of Eliana, a name usually traced to the Hebrew phrase "my God has answered" or to the Greek helios, "sun". The -any ending is typical of names coined in Caribbean Spanish-speaking communities, like Dariany and Yuliany, and the name is most common in Dominican and Puerto Rican families. Eliany has climbed steadily from number 4,755 in 2015 to number 1,235 in 2025, its best rank to date.