Enya
A female given name from Irish; the phoneticised form of the Irish Eithne.
Every Enya since 1989 — 1,274 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Enya
Enya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,007 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,274 American babies have been named Enya. Its peak came in 2002, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Enya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Enya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #4,007 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,141 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,238 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,064 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,279 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,950 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,204 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,485 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,244 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,026 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,019 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,384 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,187 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,241 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,023 |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,704 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,897 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,114 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,618 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,897 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,099 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,143 |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,376 |
| 2002 | 77 | #2,164 |
| 2001 | 54 | #2,748 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,448 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,281 |
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Famous people named Enya
- Enya Singer · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enya mean?
A female given name from Irish; the phoneticised form of the Irish Eithne.
How popular is the name Enya in 2025?
Enya ranked #4,007 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Enya?
1,274 babies have been named Enya in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Enya most popular?
Enya peaked in 2002, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Enya a boy or girl name?
Enya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Enya rising or falling?
Enya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Enya?
Well-known people named Enya include Enya (singer).