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Eniola

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Pronounced eh-nee-OH-lah /ɛ.niˈoʊ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba name, eni ('person') plus ola ('wealth, honor, prestige') — 'person of wealth' or 'one with honor'. Common in Nigeria; we note the heritage respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A meaningful Yoruba name: Eniola means 'person of wealth' (said 'eh-nee-OH-lah'). We note the heritage.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningA Yoruba name, eni ('person') plus ola ('wealth, honor, prestige') — 'person of wealth' or 'one with honor'. Common in Nigeria; we note the heritage respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12526 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 345

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219942024

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

Eniola is a Yoruba name meaning 'person of wealth' or 'one of honor,' widely used in Nigeria. Rich in aspiration, it stays rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-nee-OH-lah'). We note the heritage respectfully.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Yoruba, and meaningful.

Did you know? Eniola is Yoruba, joining eni ('person') with ola ('wealth, honor') — 'person of wealth,' which we note respectfully as Nigerian heritage.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Eniola — Yoruba eni + ola; 'person of wealth, honor'; heritage noted

Variations

EniayoAniolaEniolaa

Nicknames

EniOla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eniola mean?

Eniola is Yoruba, joining eni ('person') with ola ('wealth, honor') — 'person of wealth.'

How do you pronounce Eniola?

It's said eh-nee-OH-lah /ɛ.niˈoʊ.lə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Eniola a boy or girl name?

Eniola is used as a girl's name, though in Yoruba it can suit boys too.

How popular is Eniola?

Eniola is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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