Enis
Primarily a girl's name of Turkish origin with 293 recorded births. Also given to 274 boys.
Meaning & Origin
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Enis is a girl's and boy's baby name of Turkish origin, from the Turkish and Arabic anis or enis meaning 'close friend, intimate companion.' It expresses the hope that a child will be a source of warmth, trust, and closeness throughout life.
Enis has the clean, two-syllable directness of names that carry profound meaning in a simple package — a name that promises friendship and connection at its core.
EtymologyShow more
Enis first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1908. Its appearance in the 1900s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Turkish classification suggests a path from turkish 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
Enis has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1908.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 31 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 130 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 126 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 6 | — |
The Story of Enis
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1920, Enis is a name steeped in history. Girls named Enis are most likely born between 1910 and 1930.
How rare is Enis?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Enis is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1908, peaked in the 1920s with 130 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Enis by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 1908–1934)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 8 | #3250 |
| 1932 | 8 | #3371 |
| 1931 | 5 | #4536 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2913 |
| 1929 | 8 | #3484 |
| 1928 | 12 | #2662 |
| 1927 | 14 | #2464 |
| 1926 | 12 | #2759 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3180 |
| 1924 | 13 | #2706 |
| 1923 | 18 | #2113 |
| 1922 | 8 | #3766 |
| 1921 | 14 | #2542 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1905 |
| 1919 | 20 | #1872 |
| 1918 | 20 | #1905 |
| 1917 | 17 | #2025 |
| 1916 | 14 | #2289 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1904 |
| 1914 | 16 | #1679 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Enis as a Boy's Name
Enis is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 274 recorded births since 1916.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1908–1934