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Enas

EH-nas · Friendliness or sociability, of debated origin.

Peak popularity
2018
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2019

Declining since 2019.

Popularity of Enas since 1980

Babies named Enas per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3710198020002020Most births 2018Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s12
1990s44
2000s47
2010s52
2020s27

Meaning & origin

Enas is a name of Arabic origin that entered U.S. records in 1980. It has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its rarity. Its peak year was 2018, but usage has been falling since 2019. The name is most often given to girls, though its Arabic roots allow for gender-neutral use. Despite limited data, it maintains a steady presence among families seeking culturally meaningful names.

Enas is a name of Arabic origin, often considered a variant of Anas or related to the root 'a-n-s' meaning 'friendliness' or 'sociability.' It has been used in Arabic-speaking countries for both genders, though in the United States it is primarily given to girls. The name gained modest usage in the U.S. from the 1980s onward, peaking in popularity in 2018.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Anas, Enas

Sibling names for Enas

Names that share Enas's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layla, Nadia, Samira, Yara, Zara

Brothers: Adam, Karim, Omar, Tariq, Zayn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Enas mean?
Enas is believed to mean 'friendliness' or 'sociability,' derived from the Arabic root 'a-n-s.'
How popular is the name Enas?
Enas has never ranked among the top 1000 names in U.S. records. Its peak year was 2018, though it remains uncommon.
Is Enas a boy or girl name?
Enas is used for both genders in Arabic-speaking countries, but in the United States it is predominantly given to girls.