Enna

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Pronounced EN-nah /ˈɛn.ə/High

Meaning: A short, standalone form of names ending in -enna (Jenna, Brenna, Sienna); separately a Sicilian town, Enna, at the island's heart. Crisp and vintage-fresh.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp, tidy name: Enna shortens Jenna/Brenna and is also a Sicilian town (said 'EN-nah'). Vintage-fresh.

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Origin LowEnglish, Italian

MeaningA short, standalone form of names ending in -enna (Jenna, Brenna, Sienna); separately a Sicilian town, Enna, at the island's heart. Crisp and vintage-fresh.

U.S. rank (2025)#6393 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 629

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

Enna stands as a short form of the -enna names (Jenna, Brenna, Sienna) and as a Sicilian place name. It reads crisp and tidy, its route layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'EN-nah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, trim, and vintage-fresh.

Did you know? Enna works as a trim short form of Jenna, Brenna, or Sienna, and doubles as the name of a town at the heart of Sicily — a crisp, vintage-fresh pick whose route is layered, which we note (said 'EN-nah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Enna — short form / Sicilian place; layered

Variations

EnaJennaEnna

Nicknames

EnNenna

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Jenna— a like -enna name

Brenna— a like -enna name

Sienna— a like -enna cousin

Ena— a near-twin short name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enna mean?

Enna is a short form of -enna names (Jenna, Brenna, Sienna) and a Sicilian place name. The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Enna?

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

Is Enna a boy or girl name?

Enna is a girl's name.

How popular is Enna?

Enna is a rare name in the U.S.