Enyla
A girl's name of Irish origin with 117 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Enyla is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 117 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, Enyla ranks #12528 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Enyla is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, possibly a variant of the Irish Aoibhinn (pronounced "EE-van") meaning 'beautiful, radiant,' rendered phonetically for English speakers. It may also relate to the Welsh Nia (brightness, beauty) with an elaborate prefix.
Enyla has a light, musical quality with its three syllables flowing gracefully. Whatever its precise origin, it carries the luminous quality of Celtic names that evoke beauty and radiance, and its unusual written form gives it a distinctive identity in a world of more familiar names.
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Enyla is cataloged under the Irish naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.
In the U.S., Enyla has been recorded as a girl's name since 2008, with 117 total births. Browse the Irish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Enyla has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | #11804 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 69 | #11980 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | #16017 | — |
The Story of Enyla
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Enyla is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Enyla are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Enyla?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Enyla — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 69 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Enyla by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #12528 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13945 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12640 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7370 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12538 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14322 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11139 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12186 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10391 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9201 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15550 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11489 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11560 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16017 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024