Enias
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has answered prayer".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Enias. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Enias today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Enias births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Enias. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Enias. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,232
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Enias: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Enias 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 Enias during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Enias
The name Enias has its origins in ancient Greek, deriving from the word "aineias," which means "praised" or "laudable." It is a masculine name that has been used for centuries across various cultures and regions.
The earliest known record of the name Enias can be traced back to ancient Greek literature, where it was mentioned in Homer's Iliad as the name of a Trojan warrior and son of Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite. This character, Aeneas, played a significant role in the Trojan War and was later celebrated as the legendary founder of the Roman Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Enias gained popularity in Europe, particularly in regions with strong Greek and Roman cultural influences. It was often associated with the virtues of bravery, loyalty, and honor, as exemplified by the heroic character of Aeneas.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Enias was Enias the Younger, a Byzantine historian and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. He was known for his work "Strategikon," which discussed military tactics and strategies.
Another notable figure was Enias of Cortona, an Italian painter and architect from the 15th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement and his work on various churches and buildings in Italy.
In the 16th century, Enias Silvius Piccolomini, also known as Pope Pius II, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. Born in 1405, he served as Pope from 1458 until his death in 1464 and was known for his efforts to promote peace and unity in Europe.
During the 17th century, Enias Sweetland was a English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was born in 1622 and is recognized for his work on calculating the orbits of planets and comets.
In the 19th century, Enias Brewster was an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts. Born in 1801, he served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and was actively involved in various legal and political matters.
While the name Enias has its roots in ancient Greek and has been used throughout history, it has become less common in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, variations and derivatives of the name, such as Aeneas or Enio, continue to be used in some regions, preserving the historical and cultural significance of this ancient name.
People
Enias + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Enias 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
Enias: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Enias?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Enias 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Enias a common name?
We classify Enias as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Enias most popular?
The single biggest year for Enias was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Enias is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Enias in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Enias a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Enias in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Enias still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Enias in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Enias can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Enias?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.