Enya
5 countries#640 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Enya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,567 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #384 · peaked in 2014 with 89 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,299 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #640 · peaked in 2014 with 76 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,274 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #3975 · peaked in 2002 with 77 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
378 births recorded 1992–2022 · currently #3317 · peaked in 2006 with 36 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Paris, Finistère, Nord, Meurthe-et-Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
225 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #161 · peaked in 2006 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
43 births recorded 1992–2022 · peaked in 2012 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Enya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #679 | — |
| 2003 | #690 | ↓11 |
| 2004 | #601 | ↑89 |
| 2005 | #708 | ↓107 |
| 2006 | #571 | ↑137 |
| 2007 | #597 | ↓26 |
| 2008 | #602 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #689 | ↓87 |
| 2010 | #695 | ↓6 |
| 2011 | #789 | ↓94 |
| 2012 | #679 | ↑110 |
| 2013 | #712 | ↓33 |
| 2014 | #558 | ↑154 |
| 2015 | #745 | ↓187 |
| 2016 | #813 | ↓68 |
| 2017 | #808 | ↑5 |
| 2018 | #689 | ↑119 |
| 2019 | #854 | ↓165 |
| 2020 | #792 | ↑62 |
| 2021 | #640 | ↑152 |
Frequently asked questions about Enya
Is Enya a popular name?
Yes — Enya currently ranks #640 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Enya more common for boys or girls?
Enya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Enya most popular?
Enya peaked in 2014 in England & Wales, with 76 recorded births that year.
Is Enya rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Enya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #671 in 1996 to #640 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Enya?
At least 3,219 babies have been recorded with the name Enya across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Enya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Enya appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Enya?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Enya include Emersen, Eri.
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