The nameEnea
Enea is a name given mostly to girls in France, rising since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Greek and Latin
Meaning
In Italian, Enea is the male form of Aeneas, the Trojan hero of the Aeneid. In France it is mostly seen as a girl's name close to Éléa.
Origin
Greek and Latin, through Italian.
History
First found in France in 1998, Enea has risen steadily and reached its highest level in the early 2020s, notably in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie. A few boys bear it too.
Popularity of the name Enea
Enea in France
Enea was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 905 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Enea. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Enea 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 rising: 152 births a year on average, against 117 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Enea in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enea mean?
In Italian, Enea is the male form of Aeneas, the Trojan hero of the Aeneid. In France it is mostly seen as a girl's name close to Éléa.
What is the origin of the name Enea?
Greek and Latin, through Italian.
Is Enea a girl's or a boy's name?
Enea is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Enea?
Variants and related names of Enea include Éléa.