Enzi

♂ Boy

Pronounced EN-zee /ˈɛn.zi/Medium

Meaning: From Swahili enzi, 'power, might, authority, majesty, reign'; also echoes the Italian Enzo ('ruler of the home/estate'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Power; might: Enzi is Swahili for 'power, might, authority'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'EN-zee').

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Origin LowSwahili, Italian

MeaningFrom Swahili enzi, 'power, might, authority, majesty, reign'; also echoes the Italian Enzo ('ruler of the home/estate'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5935 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 134

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

Enzi comes from Swahili enzi, 'power, might, authority, majesty, dominion, reign' — and it also echoes the Italian Enzo, a short form of Lorenzo/Vincenzo (and a Germanic name meaning 'ruler of the home/estate'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, strong, modern name (said 'EN-zee').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, power-and-might at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Enzi means 'power, might, authority, majesty, reign' in Swahili — and echoes the Italian Enzo — a crisp, strong name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EN-zee').

Overall data confidence 55%

Swahili references — enzi — routes layered

Variations

EnzoEnzie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enzi mean?

Enzi is Swahili for 'power, might, authority', and echoes the Italian Enzo; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Enzi?

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

Is Enzi a boy or girl name?

Enzi is a boy's name.

How popular is Enzi?

Enzi is a rare name in the U.S.