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Enola

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Pronounced ih-NOH-luh /ɪ.ˈnoʊ.lə/Medium

Meaning: UnknownMedium

In 30 seconds: Enola is an English girl's name whose meaning is recorded as unknown.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningUnknown
U.S. rank (2024)#2889 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births57 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1953
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,040

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195318852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Enola is listed as an English name, but its meaning is not established and is best described as unknown. Rather than supply an invented etymology, it is honest to leave that blank. Accented spellings such as Énola appear as variations.

The name has a smooth, three-syllable sound and the curiosity of reading the same backward and forward. Its origin remains genuinely unsettled.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Enola is 'unknown', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Enola — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ÉnolaEnóla

Nicknames

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Énola— An accented spelling of Enola listed as a variation.
Lola— Shares the soft -ola ending and a similar gentle rhythm.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Enola mean?

Enola is usually explained as meaning 'unknown' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Enola?

It's commonly said ih-NOH-luh /ɪ.ˈnoʊ.lə/.

Is Enola a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Enola is used as a girl name.

How popular is Enola?

In 2024, Enola ranked #2889 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.