Declining since 2021, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Enyla since 2008
Babies named Enyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Enyla is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, a time when creative, melodic invented names began to gain traction among parents seeking distinctive choices. Its usage has remained extremely rare: in 2025, it ranked 13,208, with approximately 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name. The name saw its highest recorded usage in 2021, but since then its trajectory has been falling, indicating it has not sustained the slight uptick it experienced. Enyla exemplifies the contemporary trend of blending familiar sounds to create names that feel fresh yet accessible. While its exact origins are unclear, it likely draws from the popular '-la' ending found in names like Layla and Isla. No state has reported the name with enough frequency to appear in top state lists, confirming its nationwide rarity.
Enyla first appeared in U.S. records in 2008, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a feminine elaboration of the name 'Enley' or a blend of sounds from names like 'Elena' and 'Layla', combined with the popular '-la' suffix. No traditional etymology exists.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eny, Nyla
Sibling names for Enyla
Names that share Enyla's style, for a brother or sister.
