girl's name
Enya
EN-yuh (English)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 4,213
England and Wales
#788
2025 births
Enya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 36 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Enya is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2014, when 76 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 11,212 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Enya Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 492 |
| 2010s | 541 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 286 |
How Popular Is Enya?
In 2025, Enya was given to 47 babies in England and Wales, ranking #788 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Enya Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Enya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Enya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Enya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Enya
- English EN-yuh
Sibling Names for Enya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Enya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Enya
How popular is the name Enya?
In 2025, Enya was given to 47 babies in England and Wales, ranking #788 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Enya a girl's or a boy's name?
Enya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Enya?
Enya has 2 syllables.
When was Enya most popular?
Enya peaked in 2014, when 76 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Enya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Enya currently ranks #317 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.