Will my child share the name Enya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 39 UK babies named Enya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Enya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Enya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Enya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 126 places in the last five years. Its peak was #558 in 2014. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Enya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Enya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Enya a popular baby name in the United States?

Enya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #918

Enya

Enya is a distinctive choice, ranked #918 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Enya in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#918

About the Name Enya

Enya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 126 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #558 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Enya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.