Enki

♂ Boy

Pronounced EN-kee /ˈɛn.ki/Medium

Meaning: From the Sumerian, 'lord of the earth' (en, 'lord', + ki, 'earth') — the god of water, wisdom and creation; a deity name; we note the deity nameLow

In 30 seconds: Lord of the earth: Enki is a Sumerian god's name. Crisp, mythic, and warm (said 'EN-kee').

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Origin LowSumerian

MeaningFrom the Sumerian, 'lord of the earth' (en, 'lord', + ki, 'earth') — the god of water, wisdom and creation; a deity name; we note the deity name

U.S. rank (2024)#7895 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Enki comes from the Sumerian, 'lord of the earth' (en, 'lord', + ki, 'earth') — the god of water, wisdom and creation (a deity name; we note the deity name). A crisp, mythic name (said 'EN-kee').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, lord-of-the-earth at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Enki means 'lord of the earth' in Sumerian (en, 'lord', + ki, 'earth') — the god of water, wisdom and creation — a crisp, mythic name (we note the deity name; said 'EN-kee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Enki — deity name noted

Variations

EnkiduEa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enki mean?

Enki is Sumerian for 'lord of the earth' — the god of water and wisdom. We note the deity name.

How do you pronounce Enki?

It's said EN-kee /ˈɛn.ki/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Enki a boy or girl name?

Enki is a boy's name here.

How popular is Enki?

Enki is a very rare name in the U.S.