Enya name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Irish, Celtic and Latin

Usage: English, Irish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Tamil

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Enya

e-nya

Meaning: Eithne and Small Fire

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What does Enya mean?
Variations of Enya
How popular is Enya?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Enya
Sibling Names for Enya
Famous People Named Enya
Lists having Enya

What does Enya mean?

Famous girl name Enya has origin in Old Irish, Latin and Celtic, Enya means "Eithne or Small Fire" is used specifically in English, Finnish, Irish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Tamil languages. Enya is equivalent of Eithne in Irish and English languages.

Also Enya is equivalent of Ena in English language.

How do I pronounce Enya?

Two syllabled Enya is pronounced as e-nya. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., en-ya.

Variants of Enya

Enyah, Eithne, Ena, Aine, Ina, Eina, Einar, Ene, Enna, Aini, Ines, Ejna, Einer, Einarr, Æinarr, Enne

How popular is the name Enya?

Enya is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1989 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 2002, it ranked 2157th when 77 girl were named Enya.

Over 1031 people have been named Enya in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 2014, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 558 on girl names chart when 76 babies were named Enya. Over 1150 people have been named Enya in England and Wales.

Also, in Switzerland, the name has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 200 names. In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 102 on girl names chart when 67 babies were given the name Enya.

Over 832 babies in Switzerland have been named Enya.

Enya is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1992 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 2006, it ranked 1094th when 36 girls were named Enya. Over 344 babies in France have been named Enya. The name is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1991 and achieved its top ranking of 189 in 2004.

There are over 225 babies that have been given the name Enya in Ireland. In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 but could not make beyond the top 500.

Over 306 people have been named Enya in Belgium.

Enya is a common name in Nigeria while somewhat familiar name in Spain, Togo, China, Russia, Philippines and Indonesia. As per our evaluation, over 3000 babies have been bestowed Enya around the globe.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	3212	50
2022	4016	36
2021	5201	24
2020	3904	36
2019	5298	24
2018	4452	31
2017	4208	34
2016	3984	37
2015	3988	37
2014	3364	47

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Enya in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	170	55
	0	0	0	97

Numerological aspects of Enya

You neglect your own issues and helping other is more important to you. In order to achieve something great and unseen so far, you have to rely on your talents, creativity, and intuition. You care about the people you love deeply but can imagine living without them. You can't stand people without a purpose. You want to be in control of your life and emotions. You are just scared to express your feelings because you secretly believe it will give people power over you.

Looking for a name like Enya? Please go through the following names

Adhika - Used majorly in Bengali and Sanskrit, Adhika is of Sanskrit origin, Adhika means "Greater, More or Surplus" is used for girls
Queena means Female Companion or Queen has its origin in English and is given to girls is mainly used in Tamil and English
Izaan - New-fangled and Unexpected Izaan principally is used in Arabic and Tamil, meaning of Izaan is "Obedience" is a boy name
Chandrasekhar - Of Sanskrit origin, Chandrasekhar is used as a baby boy name which is specifically used in Indian and Bengali, Chandrasekhar means "Moon-Crested or Moon Crested"
Summaya - Uncustomary and Modernistic Summaya largely is used in Tamil and Arabic is a girl name, Summaya means "The First Lady who Obtained Shahadat in Islam"

Sibling Names for Enya

Looking for the perfect names to complement your baby girl's name "Enya"? Look no further! Here is a list of sibling names that are sure to pair perfectly with Enya, giving your family a beautiful and cohesive feel. Discover a range of unique and traditional names that will make any set of siblings sound harmonious together.

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Famous people named Enya

Enya, Irish singer, songwriter and musician
Enya Elstner in Königin der Tiere as Actress
Actor Enya Flack, noted for video Black Scorpion Returns

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html

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