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Ekam

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-kum /ˈɛ.kʌm/High

Meaning: One, oneness; from Sanskrit ekam, central to the Sikh declaration Ik Onkar — 'One God' — and beloved in Punjabi familiesHigh

In 30 seconds: The first word of the Sikh scriptures, pocket-sized: Ekam means 'one' — the oneness of God that opens the Guru Granth Sahib. Theology's shortest sermon, worn daily.
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Origin HighPunjabi, Sanskrit
MeaningOne, oneness; from Sanskrit ekam, central to the Sikh declaration Ik Onkar — 'One God' — and beloved in Punjabi families
U.S. rank (2025)#3779 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 519

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ekam is the Sanskrit-Punjabi word for 'one', exalted in Sikhism through Ik Onkar, the formula of divine oneness that Guru Nanak placed at the head of the Guru Granth Sahib. As a given name it has surged among Punjabi families worldwide in recent decades, often standing alone or in compounds like Ekamjot.

Canadian and U.S. Sikh communities have carried it into Western records, where it remains rare. Two syllables, one God, zero ambiguity.

Did you know? Every Sikh scripture and gurdwara begins with Ik Onkar — 'There is one God' — making Ekam's meaning the literal opening note of an entire faith.
Overall data confidence 85%
Sikh naming references — Ik Onkar / ekam — meaning and usage

Variations

EkamjotEkumEkansh

Nicknames

Eku

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ekam mean?

Ekam means 'one' — the oneness of God central to the Sikh declaration Ik Onkar.

How do you pronounce Ekam?

It's said EH-kum /ˈɛ.kʌm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ekam a boy or girl name?

Ekam is used for both sexes in Sikh families, most often for boys; this page covers that use.

How popular is Ekam?

Ekam is rare in the U.S. and increasingly popular in Punjabi communities worldwide.

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