Ekam

Ekam - A very unique male name

Ekam appeared on the charts for the first time in 2009 on position #3169. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ekam and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ekam? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ekam. The baby boy name Ekam was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3297 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ekam peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 2204.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Ekam, 1-5?

Ekam is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ekam is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,872 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,872.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ekam is where you live.

---

Comment and discuss

---

Ekam origin and meaning

Punjabi / Sanskrit (Sikh tradition)

From ek, 'one' β€” Ekam means 'one, the One, unity,' echoing the opening of Sikh scripture

Ekam is used in Sikh and Punjabi families for its place in the language of the Guru Granth Sahib, where the divine is one. It entered the US data in 2009 and peaked in 2019.

Attested etymology

Ekam is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ekam, pop culture references for the name Ekam and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ekam

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ekam, sorted by popularity.

Eugene / Eugenio / Eason / Eshan / Eshaan / Ezana / Egan / Ehsan / Ekin / Eisen /

---

Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ekam

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ekam a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ekam?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

---

Pronunciation

EH-kum · /ΛˆΙ›kΙ™m/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages β€” this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ikam — A transliteration variant of the same Punjabi word-name

Famous bearers

None yet β€” the name first appears in the data in 2009, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A short, spiritually weighty name centred on oneness, chosen mainly in Sikh families.

Worth knowing

• Outside Sikh and Punjabi communities the reference will need explaining