Declining since 2015, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Enna since 1886
Babies named Enna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Enna's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 20 |
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Enna is a name with a delicate, vintage feel, though its etymology remains uncertain. First recorded in the United States in 1886, it saw its peak usage in 1894, a time when similar short, feminine names were popular. Since 2015, its usage has been falling, reflecting a shift away from some of the more obscure 19th-century names. In 2025, only about 1 in 89,293 girls received the name, making it a rare choice. Its top states are not recorded, indicating it has never been concentrated in any particular region. Despite its obscurity, Enna offers a simple, melodic sound that fits alongside other classic names like Emma and Ella.
Enna is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Ena, a diminutive of names like Helena or Eleanor, or a feminine form of the Old German name Enno, derived from 'ernst' meaning 'eagle'. The name saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ena
Sibling names for Enna
Names that share Enna's style, for a brother or sister.
