Enylah
A girl's name of American origin with 36 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 36 babies have been named Enylah in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Enylah ranks #15966 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Enylah is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative modern name possibly blending "En-" with "-ylah" (a variant of the Hebrew "-ilah," meaning "God"). It has the flowing, vowel-rich quality of contemporary American invented feminine names.
Enylah is a name assembled for its sound — moving and melodic, carrying the open vowels that make names feel warm and approachable, suited to a child whose name will sound like something good when it's spoken.
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Enylah first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2012. A twenty-first-century entry, Enylah belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its American classification suggests a path from american 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
Enylah has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | #14798 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 19 | #14369 | — |
The Story of Enylah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Enylah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Enylah are most likely born between 2012 and 2022.
How rare is Enylah?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Enylah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2010s with 19 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2012–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #15966 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12597 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15832 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16277 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12887 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13944 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2024