Enola
Enola: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Enola
- A female given name.
Etymology
Created for the titular character in the 1886 American novel Enola, derived from alone spelled backwards.
How popular is Enola?
Since 1880, 3,084 girls in the U.S. have been named Enola. Its highest rank for girls was #617 in 1893. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Sibling name ideas for Enola
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Enola FAQ
What does the name Enola mean?
A female given name. Created for the titular character in the 1886 American novel Enola, derived from alone spelled backwards.
How popular is the name Enola?
Since 1880, 3,084 girls in the U.S. have been named Enola. Its highest rank for girls was #617 in 1893. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Enola a boy or girl name?
Enola is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,084 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.