Enisha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life companion".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Enisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Enisha today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Enisha births was 1993 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Enisha. 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 Enisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1993
8 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1994 SSA rank
#12,261
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Enisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Enisha from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 21 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Enisha 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 Enisha 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 Enisha
The name Enisha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Nisha," which means night or darkness, combined with the prefix "E" or "En," which can signify negation or absence.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to Enisha as a name associated with the goddesses of the night, such as Ratri or Nisha. These deities were revered for their protective and nurturing qualities, watching over devotees during the hours of darkness.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Enisha can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Enisha, who is described as a wise and virtuous woman.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Enisha. One of the most famous was Enisha Devi, a 10th-century Indian queen who ruled the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan. She was known for her patronage of the arts and for commissioning the construction of several temples and monuments.
Another historical figure was Enisha Banu, a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic who was renowned for her spiritual and devotional writings. Her works were widely read and celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Persian literature.
In the 16th century, there was Enisha Begum, a Mughal princess who was the daughter of Emperor Akbar. She was known for her intelligence and political acumen, and played an influential role in the imperial court.
In more recent times, Enisha Khan was a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British colonial rule. She was instrumental in organizing and leading resistance efforts in her home region of Awadh.
Finally, Enisha Chadha was a 20th-century Indian social activist and philanthropist who dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged women and children. She founded several organizations that provided education, healthcare, and vocational training to those in need.
People
Enisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Enisha 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
Enisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Enisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Enisha 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Enisha a common name?
We classify Enisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Enisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Enisha was 1993, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Enisha is about 39 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 Enisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Enisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Enisha 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.
Is Enisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Enisha 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 Enisha 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 Americans are named Enisha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.