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UK name, mostly boys

Ekamjot

A name of Indian origin meaning "united with divine light".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 34 girls.

Ekamjot is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Ekamjot popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 10 births.

This profile covers 70 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. 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 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 70 living people in the UK are called Ekamjot. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ekamjot ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 10 boys were registered as Ekamjot.
  • Ekamjot is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 70 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ekamjot as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 67.3% of Ekamjot registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2921

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2021

10 births

Estimated living

70

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Ekamjot

In England and Wales birth records, Ekamjot has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 67.3% of registrations are for boys and 32.7% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

67% boys
33% girls
Boys70 (67.3%)Girls34 (32.7%)

Ekamjot registered for boys

  • Ranked #2,921 in 2024
  • 7 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2021 (10 births)

Ekamjot registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,535 in 2020
  • 4 girls registered in 2020
  • Peak: 2011 (8 births)

Meaning

What does Ekamjot mean?

The given name Ekamjot has its origins in the Punjabi language, primarily spoken in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. The name is derived from two words: "Ekam," meaning "one" or "single," and "jot," meaning "light" or "radiance."

Ekamjot is a name closely associated with the Sikh faith, which originated in the Punjab region during the 15th century. The name carries a spiritual connotation, referring to the divine light or the oneness of God. It is believed that the name was first used within the Sikh community as a way to honor and express devotion to the divine.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ekamjot can be traced back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when it was given to individuals within the Sikh community. However, it is possible that the name was in use earlier, but records from that period are scarce or have been lost over time.

One of the earliest known figures to bear the name Ekamjot was Ekamjot Singh, a renowned Sikh warrior and military commander who lived in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in defending the Sikh faith and community against the Mughal Empire.

Another notable individual with the name Ekamjot was Ekamjot Kaur, a 19th-century Sikh poet and scholar. She is remembered for her contributions to Sikh literature and her efforts in promoting education and empowerment for women within the Sikh community.

In the 20th century, Ekamjot Singh Namdhari was a prominent figure in the Namdhari Sikh movement. He dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the Sikh gurus and advocating for social reforms within the Sikh community.

Ekamjot Kaur Gill was a Sikh activist and politician who served as a Member of Parliament in Canada from 2015 to 2019. She was known for her advocacy for human rights and her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the Canadian political sphere.

Ekamjot Singh Grewal is a contemporary Sikh author and spiritual leader based in the United States. He has written several books on Sikh philosophy and spirituality, sharing the teachings and wisdom of the Sikh gurus with a wider audience.

While the name Ekamjot has its roots in the Punjabi language and the Sikh faith, it has gained popularity among other communities in recent times, transcending its religious and cultural boundaries. However, its historical and spiritual significance remains rooted in the Sikh tradition and the teachings of oneness and divine light.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ekamjot over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Ekamjot in England and Wales, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ekamjot, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
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Decades

Ekamjot by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ekamjot 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
2020s #3421 24 4
2010s #3326 46 8

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Names similar to Ekamjot

FAQ

Ekamjot: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Ekamjot was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Ekamjot most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 10 babies registered as Ekamjot in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ekamjot?

A name of Indian origin meaning "united with divine light".

How many people are called Ekamjot in the UK?

A total of 70 babies have been registered as Ekamjot across the 12 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.