Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Kernel, Nut
Pronunciation: EN-yah, /ˈɛn.jə/, IH N Y AA
Popularity Rank: #25,900
Of Irish origin, Enya means 'little fire' or 'kernel'. It is a popular name in Ireland and is associated with warmth, strength, and courage.
The name Enya is of Irish origin and means Kernel, Nut. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Enya is commonly found in United Kingdom, Italy, Nigeria, and 67 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EN-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛn.jə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH N Y AA
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
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At NamesLook, the name Enya is recorded 1,459 times globally, ranking it as the 25,900th most common name worldwide.
Enya is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 205 occurrences, making it the 3,593th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Enya is found among 1 in every 958 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #3,593 | 1 : 2,674 |
| Italy | #10,267 | 1 : 11,481 |
| Nigeria | #6,307 | 1 : 11,369 |
| Ireland | #1,257 | 1 : 958 |
| United States of America | #18,045 | 1 : 19,664 |
| Spain | #6,460 | 1 : 8,147 |
| Mexico | #8,342 | 1 : 11,699 |
| Belgium | #3,804 | 1 : 3,902 |
| France | #13,256 | 1 : 18,898 |
| Netherlands | #6,781 | 1 : 6,898 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Enya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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