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Enara

A girl's name of Spanish origin with 75 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#10493 in 2024Rising fast

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

75
Total births
Since 2012
2021
Peak
15 births
2012
First recorded
13 years of data
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Popularity Over Time

Enara has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.

04811152024
First appeared: 2012Peak: 2021 (15 births)Current: #10493

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Enara
DecadeBirthsAvg RankTrend
2020s56#9480
2010s19#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, 20122024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Enara
YearBirthsRank
20249#10493
202314#7763
202211#9240
202115#7369
20207#12535
20176#14671
20146#15161
20127#13940

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enara a boy's or girl's name?
Enara is primarily a girl's name.
When was Enara most popular?
Enara reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 15 births that year. It is currently ranked #10493 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Enara?
Enara is currently ranked #10493 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 75 babies since 2012.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20122024