Enara
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 75 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Enara is a girl's baby name of Basque origin meaning 'swallow' — the swift, graceful migratory bird that heralds the arrival of spring in the Basque Country and across Europe. The swallow has long been a symbol of hope, return, and faithful love.
Rare and beautifully specific, Enara is purely Basque — a name that belongs to the mountains and coast of the Basque Country and carries the joy of spring's first bird on its way home.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Enara is rooted in the Spanish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2012 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Enara’s rarity (75 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Enara has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 56 | #9480 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 19 | #14591 | — |
The Story of Enara
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Enara is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Enara are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Enara?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Enara — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2020s with 56 births that decade.
Enara by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2012–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10493 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7763 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9240 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7369 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12535 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14671 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15161 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13940 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2024