Enea

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-NEH-ah /ɛˈnɛ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian form of Aeneas — from the Greek, 'praise; worthy of praise' (the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid); we note the literary linkLow

In 30 seconds: Praise; worthy of praise: Enea is an Italian form of Aeneas. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-NEH-ah').

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Origin LowGreek, Italian

MeaningAn Italian form of Aeneas — from the Greek, 'praise; worthy of praise' (the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid); we note the literary link

U.S. rank (2025)#8449 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 46

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

Enea is an Italian form of Aeneas — from the Greek, 'praise; worthy of praise' (the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid; we note the literary link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-NEH-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, worthy-of-praise at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Enea is the Italian form of Aeneas — Greek 'praise; worthy of praise' (the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid) — lyrical and classic (we note the literary link; said 'eh-NEH-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Enea — literary link noted

Variations

AeneasEneasEneo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enea mean?

Enea is an Italian form of Aeneas — Greek 'praise; worthy of praise'. We note the literary link to Virgil's Aeneid.

How do you pronounce Enea?

It's said eh-NEH-ah /ɛˈnɛ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Enea a boy or girl name?

Enea is a boy's name.

How popular is Enea?

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