Enya name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 16th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Irish, Celtic and Latin
Usage: English, Irish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Tamil
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Enya e-nya
Meaning: Eithne and Small Fire
Rashi: Vrishabha
Nakshatra: Krittika
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What does Enya mean?

Famous girl name Enya has origin in Old Irish, Latin and Celtic, Enya means "Eithne or Small Fire" is used specifically in English, Finnish, Irish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Tamil languages. Enya is equivalent of Eithne in Irish and English languages.

Also Enya is equivalent of Ena in English language.

How do I pronounce Enya?

Two syllabled Enya is pronounced as e-nya. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., en-ya.

Variants of Enya

Enyah, Eithne, Ena, Aine, Ina, Eina, Einar, Ene, Enna, Aini, Ines, Ejna, Einer, Einarr, Æinarr, Enne

Names that rhyme with Enya

How popular is the name Enya?

Enya is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1989 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 2002, it ranked 2157th when 77 girl were named Enya.

Over 1031 people have been named Enya in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 2014, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 558 on girl names chart when 76 babies were named Enya. Over 1150 people have been named Enya in England and Wales.

Also, in Switzerland, the name has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 200 names. In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 102 on girl names chart when 67 babies were given the name Enya.

Over 832 babies in Switzerland have been named Enya.

Enya is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1992 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 2006, it ranked 1094th when 36 girls were named Enya. Over 344 babies in France have been named Enya. The name is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1991 and achieved its top ranking of 189 in 2004.

There are over 225 babies that have been given the name Enya in Ireland. In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 but could not make beyond the top 500.

Over 306 people have been named Enya in Belgium.

Enya is a common name in Nigeria while somewhat familiar name in Spain, Togo, China, Russia, Philippines and Indonesia. As per our evaluation, over 3000 babies have been bestowed Enya around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2018443431
2017419234
2016396937
2015397837
2014341246
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Enya in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0517055
Finland00097

Numerological aspects of Enya

You neglect your own issues and helping other is more important to you. In order to achieve something great and unseen so far, you have to rely on your talents, creativity, and intuition. You care about the people you love deeply but can imagine living without them. You can't stand people without a purpose. You want to be in control of your life and emotions. You are just scared to express your feelings because you secretly believe it will give people power over you.

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Sibling Names for Enya

Looking for the perfect names to complement your baby girl's name "Enya"? Look no further! Here is a list of sibling names that are sure to pair perfectly with Enya, giving your family a beautiful and cohesive feel. Discover a range of unique and traditional names that will make any set of siblings sound harmonious together.

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Famous people named Enya

  • Enya, Irish singer, songwriter and musician
  • Enya Elstner in Königin der Tiere as Actress
  • Actor Enya Flack, noted for video Black Scorpion Returns

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