Ennis
Pronunciation: [ EHN-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ennis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 28 babies have been named Ennis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ennis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,721 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,721
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ennis
Ennis is a girl name .
Is Ennis a boy or girl name? Ennis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,721 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,096. Ennis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ennis is currently ranked #70,721 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ennis include Enn, Eny, Enie, and Ennkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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