Everything about the name ENJOLI

Meaning, origin, history

Enjoli is a unique and distinctive given name of African origin. Its meaning varies depending on the source, but it is often associated with the Yoruba people of Nigeria and is said to mean "beautiful face" or "beauty". The name Enjoli is believed to have been popularized by the song "Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)" which was made famous by the American jazz singer, Nat King Cole. However, it is important to note that there is no concrete evidence linking the song to the origin of the name Enjoli. Despite its African roots, Enjoli has gained popularity worldwide and can be found in various cultures and communities today.

See also

Yoruba

Popularity of the name ENJOLI since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Enjoli has had varied popularity over the years in the United States, with a total of 859 babies given this name between 1978 and 2011.

The peak years for the name Enjoli were in the late 1970s to early 1980s, during which time it was quite popular. In 1979, there were 91 births with the name Enjoli, making it the most popular year for this name. This popularity continued into the next two years, with 94 babies named Enjoli in 1980 and 73 in 1981.

However, after 1981, there was a significant decline in the number of babies named Enjoli each year. By 1985, the number of births with this name had dropped to just 49, and it continued to decrease throughout the rest of the decade.

In the 1990s, the name Enjoli became even less common, with fewer than 20 babies given this name each year from 1990 to 1995. There was a slight increase in popularity between 1996 and 2003, during which time there were between 6 and 10 births of Enjoli each year.

Since then, the name Enjoli has become quite rare, with fewer than 10 babies given this name each year from 2004 to 2011. Despite its decline in popularity, Enjoli remains a unique and distinctive name that some parents still choose for their children.