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Enlil

♂ Boy

Pronounced EN-lil /ˈɛn.lɪl/Medium

Meaning: From the Sumerian Enlil, 'lord of the wind/storm' (en, 'lord', + lil, 'wind/air'); the mighty Sumerian god of wind, air, and storms, ruler of the gods; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: Lord of the wind/storm: Enlil is the Mesopotamian god of wind. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'EN-lil'). We note the god.
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Origin LowMesopotamian
MeaningFrom the Sumerian Enlil, 'lord of the wind/storm' (en, 'lord', + lil, 'wind/air'); the mighty Sumerian god of wind, air, and storms, ruler of the gods; we note the god
U.S. rank (2024)#12814 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920172024

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

Enlil comes from the Sumerian Enlil, 'lord of the wind/storm' (en, 'lord', + lil, 'wind/air'); the Sumerian god of wind and storms (we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'EN-lil').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, lord-of-the-wind at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Enlil is 'lord of the wind/storm' in Sumerian (en, 'lord', + lil, 'wind') — the mighty god of wind, air, and storms, ruler of the gods — a bold, storied name (we note the god; said 'EN-lil').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Enlil — Mesopotamian mythology; god

Variations

Ellil

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enlil mean?

Enlil is Sumerian for 'lord of the wind/storm' (en + lil); the god of wind, air, and storms. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Enlil?

It's said EN-lil /ˈɛn.lɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Enlil a boy or girl name?

Enlil is a boy's name.

How popular is Enlil?

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

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