Little fire; kernel; or wife
Ena is a name with multiple distinct roots. In its Irish form, it is an anglicized version of Eithne, meaning 'kernel' or 'grain.' In its Slavic and Spanish contexts, it is often a diminutive of names like Elena or Lorena, while in Japanese, it can mean 'gift from God' or 'favor' depending on the kanji used.
Less common today
Ena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,302 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic character in the long-running soap opera · Coronation Street
Australian-born silent film actress
Professional tennis player
Queen of Spain, known by the nickname Ena
