Enas
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 182 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 182 Americans have ever been named Enas. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and peaked modestly at 10 births in 2018 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Enas ranks #13953 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Enas is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'friendliness,' 'affection,' or 'sociability,' from the Arabic root anisa meaning to feel comfortable with others. It describes the quality of making people feel at ease — the social warmth that draws people in.
A name about connection and warmth, Enas is for a daughter imagined as someone in whose presence everyone relaxes — the kind of person who makes a room feel like home.
EtymologyShow more
Enas first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1980. First appearing in the 1980s, Enas emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Enas has 27+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 27 | #13258 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 52 | #14642 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 47 | #12510 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 44 | #12142 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 12 | #9784 | — |
The Story of Enas
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Enas is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Enas are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Enas?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Enas — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 52 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Enas by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1980–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #13953 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12526 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16034 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10520 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11683 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10034 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16607 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17043 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13430 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17350 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15426 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15565 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11768 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14371 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11183 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16246 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11339 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10151 |
| 1997 | 6 | #12585 |
| 1996 | 5 | #14195 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2024