Enas
An Arabic name meaning "eye" or "inner light".
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the first name Enas. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Enas today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Enas births was 2018 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Enas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
178
~ 1 in 1,925,586 Americans
Peak year
2018
10 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,953
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Enas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Enas from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 52 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Enas remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Enas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Enas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Enas
The name Enas has its origins in ancient Greece, specifically in the Greek language. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "enaus," which means "one" or "singular." This suggests that the name Enas may have been associated with the concept of uniqueness or individuality.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are no prominent figures recorded with the name Enas. However, the name can be found in some historical records and texts, particularly in medieval and Byzantine periods. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Enas dates back to the 10th century, where it was mentioned in a Byzantine chronicle.
During the Byzantine era, the name Enas was not particularly common, but it was used by members of the nobility and aristocracy. One notable individual with this name was Enas Palaiologos, who lived in the 14th century and was a member of the influential Palaiologos dynasty that ruled the Byzantine Empire.
In the Renaissance period, the name Enas resurfaced in Italy, where it was likely influenced by the Greek roots of the name. One of the earliest recorded Italians with the name Enas was a scholar and humanist from the 15th century, Enas Barbaro, who was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts.
As time progressed, the name Enas spread to other parts of Europe, although it remained relatively uncommon. In the 18th century, there was a French writer and philosopher named Enas-René Lesage, who was known for his satirical works and contributions to the Enlightenment movement.
Another notable figure with the name Enas was Enas Barabanov, a Russian artist and painter who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was renowned for his landscape paintings and his works depicting the rural life of Russia.
While the name Enas has not been widely popular throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and intriguing name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Greece. The individuals mentioned above represent a diverse range of professions and time periods, showcasing the enduring presence of this name across various cultures and eras.
People
Enas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Enas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Enas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Enas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 178 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Enas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,925,586 US residents.
Is Enas a common name?
We classify Enas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 182 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Enas most popular?
The single biggest year for Enas was 2018, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Enas is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Enas a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Enas in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.