Unisex · #3,159 in 2026

Enis

Current Rank
#3,159
Peak Rank
#1,889 (1920)
Total Babies
293
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,889 (293 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,901 (274 total)
👧As Girl Name
1908
First Year
1934
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#1889
Peak Rank
293
Total Count
23
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
2022
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#5901
Peak Rank
274
Total Count
36
Years Active

The Story of Enis

As a girl name

Enis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1908, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 21 Eniss were born — ranking #1,889 that year. As of 2026, Enis ranks #3,159 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 293 Eniss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Enis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 14 Eniss were born — ranking #5,901 that year. As of 2026, Enis ranks #12,323 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 274 Eniss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Enis

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Enis

What does the name Enis mean?
Enis is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Enis in 2026?
In 2026, Enis ranks #3,159 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Enis most popular?
Enis reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,889 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Enis most popular?
Enis has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Enis.
Is Enis a unisex name?
Yes — Enis is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 52% of Eniss assigned female and 48% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Enis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Enis include Mada, Majel, Clelia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Enis

Enis is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 293 births in the dataset. Enis's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,889. Use the chart and map above to compare Enis'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.