UK girl's name
Enesa
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Arabic or Turkish.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Enesa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Enesa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Enesa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Enesa ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 girls were registered as Enesa.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Enesa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Enesa mean?
The name Enesa has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine given name that is derived from the Arabic word "inayah," which means "care" or "attention." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, specifically in regions where Arabic culture and language were dominant.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Enesa can be found in historical records from the 12th century. It is mentioned in a literary work titled "Al-Maqamat" by the renowned Arabic writer and philosopher Al-Hariri, who lived from 1054 to 1122 CE. In this work, a character named Enesa is described as a beautiful and intelligent woman, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time.
Throughout the centuries, the name Enesa has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was Enesa al-Baghdadi, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE. Her poetic works were widely admired and appreciated for their eloquence and depth.
In the realm of Islamic history, the name Enesa was carried by Enesa bint Al-Mundhir, a prominent figure from the 7th century CE. She was the daughter of Al-Mundhir III, the last king of the Lakhmid dynasty, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iraq and Syria. Enesa bint Al-Mundhir played a significant role in the early days of Islam, as she was among the first to embrace the religion and actively supported its spread.
Another historical figure named Enesa was Enesa al-Andalusiya, a renowned physician and scholar from the 11th century CE. She hailed from the Iberian Peninsula, where she made significant contributions to the field of medicine and the advancement of scientific knowledge during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
In more recent times, the name Enesa has been carried by Enesa Mahmić, a Bosnian singer and television personality born in 1978. Her popularity and success in the entertainment industry have helped to revive interest in the name among contemporary audiences.
It is worth noting that while the name Enesa has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been embraced by various communities around the world, particularly those with connections to the Islamic faith or Middle Eastern heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Enesa over time
The chart below shows babies named Enesa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Enesa, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Enesa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Enesa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4212 | 9 | 2 |
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FAQ
Enesa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Enesa in the UK right now?
In 2010, Enesa was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Enesa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Enesa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Enesa?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Arabic or Turkish.
How many people are called Enesa in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Enesa across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.