Ena
- Pronunciation
- [E-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Passionate Or Fiery
- Origin
- Celtic
Ena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,543 baby girls have been named Ena. The name peaked in 1906 with 89 US births that year (rank #352). In 2024, ranked #4213 nationally — 3,861 places below its 1906 peak.
Top States for Ena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ena births are: California (232), New York (99), Texas (62).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Ena
If you like Ena's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
3-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Ena's exact length and starting letter: Ear, Ebo, Eda, Ede, Eja.
Quick Facts About Ena
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ina | Unisexual Name Meaning "Illuminate; Light Up." | Female | Chamoru |
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Compare Ena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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