Ena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ena is an Irish name meaning 'kernel' or 'seed', derived from 'Eithne'. It has evolved from its historical form 'Eithne' to the modern 'Ena'. The name carries connotations of strength and nature, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century as traditional names saw a resurgence.
The name Ena is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 979th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1815th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2592nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2688th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5119th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4794th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3628th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ena"
Pronunciation
/ˈiː.nə/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Ena is derived from the Irish name 'Eithne', which means 'kernel' or 'seed'.
Meaning
kernel, seed
Language Evolution
Eithne, Ena
Historical Usage
Ena has been used in Ireland for centuries and gained popularity in the 20th century as interest in traditional names grew.
Variants & Derivatives
Eithne, Enya, Enid
Modern Popularity & Image
Ena is perceived as a charming and unique name, often associated with strength and natural beauty.
Famous People
Ena Sharples, Ena B. Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ena"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ena"
"Ena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 979th of 9107 | 980 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1815th of 9204 | 373 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2592nd of 12526 | 362 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2688th of 19264 | 444 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5119th of 27321 | 267 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4794th of 35406 | 442 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3628th of 30306 | 515 |
Regional Popularity of "Ena" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ena" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
89.20% 1230th/1379 |
52.58% 1244th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
86.40% 2033rd/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
80.45% 1955th/2430 |
- |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
79.43% 2333rd/2937 |
73.41% 2557th/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
48.05% 1943rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
54.88% 3467th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
54.29% 4052nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
59.53% 2671st/4487 |
63.03% 4300th/6822 |
45.94% 2883rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.