Enola

Girl name

Enola has been given to 3,084 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1953.

Meaning & origin

Created for the titular character in the 1886 American novel Enola, derived from alone spelled backwards. {| |50px|link=|class=skin-invert-image |This section or entry lacks references or sources. Please help verify this information by adding appropriate citations. You can also discuss it at the Tea Room. |}API

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,084

Peak year

1953 (99 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1885

10-year trend

▲ +340%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Enola — alternate spellings parents actually use.

26,271 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Enola.

3,106 babies since 1890

3,114 babies since 1915

3,126 babies since 1912

3,031 babies since 1897

3,148 babies since 1882

3,166 babies since 1928

3,172 babies since 1882

2,973 babies since 1942

FAQ

How popular is the name Enola?

Enola has been given to 3,084 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Enola peak?

Enola peaked in 1953, when 99 babies were given the name.

Is Enola a girl or boy name?

Enola is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Enola are girls).

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