How Many People Are Named Ekta?

Complete statistics for the name Ekta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ekta
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Ekta means 'unity' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 110 people named Ekta live in the US today, representing just 1 in 2,997,369 Americans. The majority, 44%, are under 30, keeping it a fresh, modern choice.

~110
Living in US
1 in 2,997,369
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Unity
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Harmonious Determined Compassionate
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

54,754
Worldwide Bearers
#17,111
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
52,320
🇺🇸 United States
741
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
446
🇬🇧 England
327
🇨🇦 Canada
218
🇮🇩 Indonesia
191
🇫🇯 Fiji
115
🇦🇺 Australia
53
🇶🇦 Qatar
43
🇳🇿 New Zealand
41

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
110 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
49
Would be under 30 (44%)
63
Would be 30–60 (56%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 112 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
57
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
74
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ekta Through the Generations

Ekta saw its peak popularity in 1991 with 11 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 110 people named Ekta in the United States, with the average age being 31. The age distribution shows 49 under 30, 63 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating that Ekta is a name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 7

✨ Similar Names to Ekta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ekta's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Ekta

How Many People Have the Name Ekta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 110 people in the United States currently share the name Ekta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,997,369 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ekta a Common or Rare Name?

Ekta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ekta Mean?

Ekta means "unity" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ekta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ekta Most Popular?

The name Ekta reached peak popularity in 1991, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ekta?

Approximately 110 people named Ekta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 112. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,997,369 Americans.

Is Ekta a rare name?

Ekta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,997,369 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ekta mean?

Ekta means "unity" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ekta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ekta are male and 100% are female.

When was Ekta most popular?

Ekta peaked in 1991 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US110
All-Time Births112
1 in X1 in 2,997,369
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1991
World Rank#17,111
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.