Enya

Girl name

Enya has been given to 1,274 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 2002.

Meaning & origin /ˈɛnjə/

Origin: Irish

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

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,274

Peak year

2002 (77 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1989

10-year trend

▼ -3%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Kenyagirl

27,553 babies since 1952

Anyagirl

20,561 babies since 1943

Nyagirl

6,006 babies since 1970

Enagirl

3,587 babies since 1880

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Cailagirl

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Aishahgirl

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Jessycagirl

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Sianagirl

1,268 babies since 1977

Najagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Enya?

Enya has been given to 1,274 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Enya peak?

Enya peaked in 2002, when 77 babies were given the name.

Is Enya a girl or boy name?

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

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