Enisa

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Pronounced eh-NEE-sah /ɛˈni.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Bosnian/Turkish form of Anisa — from the Arabic anis, 'friendly; a close, affectionate companion'Low

In 30 seconds: Friendly; a close companion: Enisa is the Bosnian Anisa. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-NEE-sah').

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Origin LowBosnian, Arabic

MeaningA Bosnian/Turkish form of Anisa — from the Arabic anis, 'friendly; a close, affectionate companion'

U.S. rank (2024)#9083 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 135

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

Enisa is a Bosnian/Turkish form of Anisa — from the Arabic anis, 'friendly; a close, affectionate companion'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-NEE-sah').

In the U.S. it appears in Bosnian and Turkish families. Rare, friendly-and-a-close-companion at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Enisa is a Bosnian/Turkish form of Anisa — Arabic 'friendly; a close companion' — a lyrical, warm name (said 'eh-NEE-sah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Enisa — Bosnian form of Anisa

Variations

AnisaEnissaEnesa

Nicknames

Eni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enisa mean?

Enisa is a Bosnian/Turkish form of Anisa — Arabic 'friendly; a close companion'.

How do you pronounce Enisa?

It's said eh-NEE-sah /ni.s/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Enisa a boy or girl name?

Enisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Enisa?

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