The nameEnaël

Enaël is a modern French boy's name inspired by Breton. It has been fashionable in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Enaël has no established etymology. It follows Breton names in -aël, like Maël or Gaël.

Origin

Recent French creation.

History

Enaël appeared in 1996 and kept rising into the early 2020s, especially in western France.

Popularity of the name Enaël

Enaël in France

458thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (285 births)
2,600babies named Enaël in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Enaël was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,540 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Enaël. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Enaël in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 145 births a year on average, against 201 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Enaël mean?

Enaël has no established etymology. It follows Breton names in -aël, like Maël or Gaël.

What is the origin of the name Enaël?

Recent French creation.

Is Enaël a girl's or a boy's name?

Enaël is a boy's name.