Enisa
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 135 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Enisa is a girl's baby name of Arabic and Turkish origin, meaning 'friendly' or 'companion' in Arabic. Popular in Bosnia, Turkey, and across the Balkans, it is a warm, welcoming name with a Mediterranean musicality. Swedish-Bosnian singer Enisa has given the name a contemporary pop culture presence.
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In the American context, Enisa is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1987–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Enisa is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #9083), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Enisa has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1987.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 25 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 45 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 22 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 7 | — |
The Story of Enisa
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Enisa is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Enisa are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Enisa?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Enisa — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1987, peaked in the 2000s with 45 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Enisa by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1987–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #9083 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8619 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12639 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14004 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16413 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17046 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17268 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17607 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17843 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18169 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11931 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12756 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10485 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11340 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13692 |
| 1999 | 6 | #13198 |
| 1998 | 5 | #14888 |
| 1996 | 6 | #12315 |
| 1994 | 5 | #14117 |
| 1987 | 7 | #9068 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–2024