Unisex · #3,103 in 2026

Enes

Enes is a Turkish male given name derived from the Arabic name Anas. The name originates from one of the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Anas ibn Malik.

Current Rank
#3,103
Peak Rank
#1,258 (1915)
Total Babies
394
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,258 (394 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,481 (265 total)
👧As Girl Name
1909
First Year
1936
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#1258
Peak Rank
394
Total Count
25
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1997
First Year
2024
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#5481
Peak Rank
265
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Enes

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Enes is a Turkish male given name derived from the Arabic name Anas. The name originates from one of the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Anas ibn Malik.

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The Story of Enes

As a girl name

Enes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1909, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 31 Eness were born — ranking #1,258 that year. As of 2026, Enes ranks #3,103 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 394 Eness have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Enes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 16 Eness were born — ranking #5,481 that year. As of 2026, Enes ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, rising sharply (+20% over the past five years). In total, more than 265 Eness have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Enes

Phonetically similar names — useful when Enes is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Eans
  • Eens
  • Eanes
  • Yns
  • Iins
  • Eams
  • Eems
  • Eames
  • Emes
  • Iems
  • Ins
  • Ons

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Enes

What does the name Enes mean?
Enes is a Turkish male given name derived from the Arabic name Anas. The name originates from one of the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Anas ibn Malik.
How popular is Enes in 2026?
In 2026, Enes ranks #3,103 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Enes most popular?
Enes reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,258 that year with 31 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Enes most popular?
Enes has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, California, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Enes.
Is Enes a unisex name?
Yes — Enes is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 60% of Eness assigned female and 40% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Enes?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Enes include Ceil, Noella, Kimiko. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Enes

Enes is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 394 births in the dataset. Enes's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,258. Use the chart and map above to compare Enes's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.