Enara

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-NAH-rah /ɛˈnɑː.rə/Medium

Meaning: From the Basque Enara, 'swallow' (the bird) — a gentle nature name from the Basque Country. Soft and airy.Medium

In 30 seconds: A pretty Basque nature name: Enara means 'swallow,' the bird (said 'eh-NAH-rah'). Soft and airy.

💕 Browse more names

Origin MediumBasque

MeaningFrom the Basque Enara, 'swallow' (the bird) — a gentle nature name from the Basque Country. Soft and airy.

U.S. rank (2025)#9652 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Enara comes from the Basque word for 'swallow' (the bird), a gentle nature name tied to the arrival of spring. It reads soft and lyrical — rare outside Basque families (said 'eh-NAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, bird-bright, and airy.

Did you know? Enara is Basque for 'swallow' — the graceful bird of spring — a soft, airy nature name from the Basque Country, still rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-NAH-rah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Enara — Basque 'swallow'

Variations

EneraEnarAinara

Nicknames

EnaNara

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Enara…

Ainara— a Basque cousin meaning 'swallow'

Amaia— a like Basque girl's name

Nara— a like soft nature name

Aluna— a like airy coinage

Explore names like Enara

By themenature soft basque bird

By meaningEarth / Nature Bird Gentle / Kind

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Enara mean?

Enara is Basque for 'swallow' — the bird of spring.

How do you pronounce Enara?

It's said eh-NAH-rah /ɛˈnɑː.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Enara a boy or girl name?

Enara is a girl's name.

How popular is Enara?

Enara is a very rare name in the U.S.