Enora
A girl's name with 165 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Enora is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 165 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Enora ranks #5481 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Enora is a girl's baby name of Celtic and Breton origin, the Breton form of Honorine — from the Latin honor, meaning 'honor, dignity, reputation.' Saint Enora was a legendary Breton saint, wife of Saint Efflam. The name is beloved in Brittany, France.
Enora has a soft, Celtic elegance that feels both ancient and fresh. It carries the honor and dignity of its Latin root in a form that sounds like wind off the Atlantic coast of Brittany.
EtymologyShow more
Enora's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. For names recorded as far back as 1910, the lack of a clear origin label often means the name predates modern naming databases or belongs to a tradition not yet well-cataloged in English-language references.
What the data does show: Enora has 165 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, warm ending a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Enora has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1910.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 70 | #8161 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 90 | #11499 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | #2526 | — |
The Story of Enora
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Enora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Enora are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Enora?
Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Enora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1910, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 90 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Enora by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1910–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | #5481 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9807 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7752 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8634 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9133 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8750 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7890 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6357 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11137 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13432 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13505 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13943 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10630 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17845 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2526 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1910–2024