The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 3 births ranking #5666. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Elian is more specific than the earlier multi-route draft implied. Behind the Name treats it as a rare Dutch variant of names beginning with Eli, which places it within the broad Elijah and Elias family.
Although the name now feels international, the sourced route here is Dutch rather than a loose mix of unrelated origins. That gives the entry a firmer base while still allowing for wider modern use in other countries.