Enijah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehn-eej-ahh
Origin: Nigeria
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
Meaning: God is my strength

Enijah is a name with African origins, though its exact etymology is less documented. It is often associated with the Yoruba people of Nigeria and means "God is my strength. " The use of Enijah as a given name has become more prevalent in recent years, reflecting a growing interest in diverse cultural names. Enijah is important because it represents African heritage and resilience, symbolizing strength and faith.

Enijah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Enijah is currently #23145 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Enijah is currently #13230 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Enijah is currently #11697 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Enijah is currently #6658 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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