Enya
Meaning
"kernel, grain, seed"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,155
- Total SSA Count
- 35
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- En, Nya
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"kernel, grain, seed"
Origin: Old Irish
"holy, sacred (possible folk etymology connection)"
Origin: Old English
Enya is more popular, ranked #4155 vs #4321 for Holley.
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Enya is more popular, ranked #4155 compared to Holley at #4321 in the United States.
Enya means "kernel, grain, seed" (Old Irish origin). Holley means "holy, sacred (possible folk etymology connection)" (Old English origin).
Enya is primarily a girl name. Holley is primarily a girl name.