Total births
519
Unisex name · since 2006
Ekam
519 babies named Ekam in U.S. Social Security records since 2006, with the highest year being 2019. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3444
- among boys today
- 519
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ekam is the #3444 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 519 recorded since 2006.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ekam has been recorded 519 times among boys since 2006, currently ranked #3444 nationally and more common than 76% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #3444 among boys today
- 519 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ekam is currently the #3444 unisex name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 519 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3444
- among boys today
- 519
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Ekam vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3444
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Ekam was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
46 babies were named Ekam in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Ekam compares
519 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ekam's all-time total is 41% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ekam | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 519 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ekam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ekam's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ekam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,444
Active since
2006
Ekam popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Ekam popularity over time - girls
156 total births recorded since 2009 (Ekam as girls' name)
Ekam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ekam's strongest decade.
295 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Ekam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2010s
2010s
295 births
- 2020s
2020s
207 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 295 births (57% of all-time use).
How Ekam compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ekam's total volume
Ekam vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ekam by state
Where Ekam concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 226 | 43.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 35 | 6.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Ekam's total US births 43.5%
Even split
226 of 519 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ekam? ▼
519 babies have been named Ekam since 2006. It currently ranks #3444 among boys. The peak year was 2019 with 46 births.
When was Ekam most popular? ▼
Ekam was most popular in the 2010s decade with 295 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Ekam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ekam are California (226 births), New York (35 births), Texas (6 births).
Is Ekam a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ekam is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 519 births, and as a girl's name it has 156 births.
How long has the name Ekam been used? ▼
Ekam has been recorded in Social Security data since 2006, spanning 20 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ekam? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ekansh, Ekamjot, Ekamveer, Ekaksh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ekam's data
- Ekam's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (295 total births) through the 2020s (207) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ekams (226 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ekam
Nearby Names Like Ekam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ekam
Ekansh Boy
#5209 150 births
Ekamjot Boy
60 births
Ekamveer Boy
55 births
Ekaksh Boy
#8283 21 births
Ekaansh Boy
6 births
Compare Ekam side by side: Ekam vs Ekansh Ekam vs Ekamjot Ekam vs Ekamveer
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ekam
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2006–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ekam: #3444 Unisex Name - 519 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ekam. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ekam draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.