Enea Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEH-neh-ah / /ˈe.ne.a/Italian; Greek
Meaning
Italian: 'the one who is praised'; Greek: 'gift of God'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Italian culture, Enea is derived from the Latin name Aeneas, a hero of Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid. In Greek tradition, the name is associated with the meaning 'gift of God', reflecting a common theme in many names of divine origin.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Enea
- Aeneas
International Variants
- Enea (Italian)
- Aeneas (Latin)
- Enéas (Portuguese)
Famous people named Enea
Enea Silvio Piccolomini — Pope Pius II.
Enea Bastianini — Italian motorcycle racer.
Fictional characters named Enea
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Enea was first seen in the United States in 2015. Enea has ranked as high as #1350 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Enea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Enea
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |