Eniko is a Hungarian female given name. It has two possible meanings: "home" or "grace." The name is of Hungarian origin and was popularized by the novel "The Paul Street Boys" written by Ferenc Molnár in 1906.
In the novel, Eniko is one of the main characters, a young woman who falls in love with a boy from a rival gang. Her character helped to popularize the name Eniko in Hungary and beyond.
Eniko has been used as a given name for girls in Hungary since at least the 19th century. It was also used in other countries where Hungarian communities existed, such as Austria-Hungary and later Yugoslavia.
The name Eniko is often spelled with an acute accent on the "i," as in the original Hungarian spelling (Éni
The name Eniko has seen a steady increase in popularity over the past few years in the United States, according to data from the Social Security Administration. In 2017 and 2018, there were only five births each year with the name Eniko. However, this number jumped significantly to nine births in 2021 and has continued to rise, reaching ten births in 2022. Although there was a slight decrease in popularity in 2023 with six births recorded, it is still a significant improvement from the early years.
Overall, since 2017, there have been a total of thirty-five babies named Eniko born in the United States. This steady increase in popularity suggests that the name Eniko may be gaining traction among new parents looking for unique and distinctive names for their daughters. While it is still not one of the most popular names in the country, its consistent growth over the past few years indicates that it could continue to become more widespread in the coming years.