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UK boy's name

Ekamjit

An Indian name meaning "unique victor" or "unparalleled conqueror".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ekamjit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ekamjit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 4 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2011 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Ekamjit. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ekamjit ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 4 boys were registered as Ekamjit.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ekamjit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4023

2016

Births in 2016

4

Latest year

Peak year

2011

4 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Ekamjit mean?

The name Ekamjit has its origins in the Punjabi language, spoken primarily in the Indian state of Punjab and parts of Pakistan. It is a compound name derived from the Sanskrit words "eka" meaning one or unique, and "jit" meaning victory or conquest. The name can be translated to mean "the unique victor" or "the one who achieves victory."

The name Ekamjit is deeply rooted in the Sikh tradition and culture. It is believed to have been in use since the 16th century, during the time of the Sikh Gurus. The name holds significant spiritual and religious connotations, reflecting the Sikh values of courage, strength, and determination.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ekamjit can be found in the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism. It is mentioned in the writings of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, who lived from 1563 to 1606.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ekamjit. One such figure is Bhai Ekamjit Singh (1950-1993), a prominent Sikh activist and leader who played a crucial role in the Khalistan movement in Punjab during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Another historical figure with this name is Ekamjit Singh Bedi (1894-1986), an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Governor of West Bengal from 1949 to 1950.

In the realm of sports, Ekamjit Singh (born 1987) is a former Indian cricketer who represented Punjab in domestic cricket tournaments.

Ekamjit Kaur (born 1956) is a notable Punjabi folk singer and actress who has contributed significantly to the Punjabi music industry.

Lastly, Ekamjit Singh Bawa (1920-2003) was a renowned Sikh historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Sikh community.

These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have carried the name Ekamjit with pride, embodying the values and spirit associated with its meaning.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ekamjit over time

The chart below shows babies named Ekamjit registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ekamjit, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ekamjit
01234201120132016

Decades

Ekamjit by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ekamjit was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4219 11 3

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FAQ

Ekamjit: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ekamjit in the UK right now?

In 2016, Ekamjit was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Ekamjit most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 4 babies registered as Ekamjit in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ekamjit?

An Indian name meaning "unique victor" or "unparalleled conqueror".

How many people are called Ekamjit in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Ekamjit across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.