Declining since 2017, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Eniola since 1994
Babies named Eniola per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 | 0 |
| 2000s | 78 | 14 |
| 2010s | 169 | 20 |
| 2020s | 100 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Eniola entered U.S. baby name records in 1994 and has seen growing use, particularly among families with Nigerian heritage. The name reached its peak rank of 6,838 in 2022, though it has declined slightly since then, with a trajectory of falling popularity since 2017. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 100,454 girls was named Eniola. The name remains rare, with no states reporting it among the top names. Its Yoruba origins and positive meaning of wealth and prosperity make it a meaningful choice.
Eniola is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria, formed from the elements 'eni' (person) and 'ola' (wealth). It is commonly given to both boys and girls, though in the United States it has been used predominantly for girls since the 1990s. The name reflects the Yoruba cultural value of prosperity and is often chosen to express a wish for the child's prosperous future.
“Eniola” around the world
Where Eniola lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eni, Niola, Ola
Sibling names for Eniola
Names that share Eniola's style, for a brother or sister.
