Rare modern variation, possibly related to India or Endia
Endya is a contemporary name with unclear etymological roots, likely emerging as a creative phonetic variant of the name India or the Greek-derived Endia. It is often chosen for its unique sound and rhythmic quality rather than a specific historical meaning. In some contexts, it is viewed as a modern American coinage within the African American community.
Less common today
Endya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,304 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).