Enna
Of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly meaning "water" or "source".
Name Census estimates that about 435 living Americans carry the first name Enna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Enna today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Enna births was 2016 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Enna. 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
435
~ 1 in 787,941 Americans
Peak year
2016
24 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,495
Tracked since 1886
Popularity
Enna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Enna from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 168 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Enna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Enna 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 Enna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ennas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Enna
The given name Enna has its roots in various cultures and languages, boasting a rich and diverse history. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "enna," which translates to "mother earth" or "fertile land." This connection to nature and fertility is a recurring theme throughout the name's evolution.
In ancient Greek mythology, Enna was the name of a nymph who was abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld. Her story is recounted in the works of renowned poets like Ovid and Callimachus, highlighting the name's enduring presence in classical literature.
The name Enna also has ties to the Sicilian city of the same name, formerly known as Henna. This city was an important center of worship for the goddess Demeter, the Greek deity of agriculture and fertility, further reinforcing the name's symbolic association with fertility and abundance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Enna can be found in the ancient Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions, where it was used as a personal name for both men and women. This suggests that the name has been in use since the third millennium BCE, making it one of the oldest recorded names in human history.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Enna. In the 5th century BCE, Enna was the name of a Sicilian princess who married the Syracusan tyrant Gelon. Another Enna was a Roman noblewoman who lived during the 1st century CE and was mentioned in the writings of the historian Tacitus.
In the Middle Ages, Enna was the name of a Benedictine nun who lived in Italy in the 11th century. She is renowned for her piety and devotion to her faith.
During the Renaissance, Enna Solari (1460-1520) was an Italian painter from the city of Bologna, known for her religious works and portraiture.
In more recent times, Enna Grazier (1899-1973) was an American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the experience of African American women in the early 20th century.
The name Enna has traversed continents and centuries, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance. From its ancient roots in Sanskrit and Greek mythology to its appearance in various literary works and historical accounts, the name Enna continues to captivate and inspire with its enduring meaning and symbolism.
People
Enna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Enna 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
Enna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Enna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 435 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Enna 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 787,941 US residents.
Is Enna a common name?
We classify Enna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 611 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Enna most popular?
The single biggest year for Enna was 2016, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Enna is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Enna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Enna 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.