Enola
- US rank
- #3,459
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #614 in 1893
44 babies were named Enola in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,170 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Enola you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 36,496 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Enola, 44 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Enola would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEnola first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1893, when it ranked #614. Today it's #3,459, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEnola is 3.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 138,889 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 36,496.
- TrendEnola has climbed 3,170 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,459. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Enola
Enola is a girl name of Native American origin. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ola”. US birth records list Enola for girls from 1885 to 2025, in 126 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1893, when it ranked #614 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,459, with 44 babies.
Origin:Native American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 38 | 26,483 girls |
| 1890s | 56 | 17,749 girls |
| 1900s | 60 | 16,647 girls |
| 1910s | 58 | 17,120 girls |
| 1920s | 47 | 21,336 girls |
| 1930s | 28 | 35,186 girls |
| 1940s | 15 | 66,401 girls |
| 1950s | 19 | 53,908 girls |
| 1960s | 8.2 | 122,249 girls |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 248,756 girls |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 girls |
| 1990s | 1.6 | 606,061 girls |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 131,579 girls |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 147,059 girls |
| 2020s | 34 | 29,084 girls |
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- Unisex name: Sora · sky
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Questions about the name Enola
What is the origin of the name Enola?
Enola has Native American roots in our records. Other Native American names include Savannah, Dakota, Winona.
Is Enola a boy or girl name?
Enola is a girl name.
How popular is the name Enola?
Enola ranked #3,459 for US girls in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 1893 (#614).