UK boy's name
Enki
Sumerian name meaning "Lord of the Earth" or "Lord of the Lands".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Enki is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Enki popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2013 to 2023. 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 15 living people in the UK are called Enki. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Enki ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Enki.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Enki as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Enki mean?
The given name Enki is of ancient Sumerian origin, tracing its roots back to the cuneiform language of ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "en" meaning "lord" and "ki" meaning "earth" or "land," which together translate to "lord of the earth."
In Sumerian mythology, Enki was the god of water, intelligence, creation, and divine knowledge. He was one of the most important deities in the Sumerian pantheon and was often depicted as a wise and benevolent figure who protected humanity and bestowed upon them the gifts of civilization, including agriculture, crafts, and writing.
The name Enki appears frequently in ancient Sumerian and Akkadian texts, including the Epic of Gilgamesh and the creation myth known as the Enûma Eliš. These texts describe Enki as a powerful and resourceful god who played a crucial role in shaping the world and helping humanity thrive.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Enki was a Sumerian king who ruled over the city-state of Uruk around 2700 BCE. However, the exact details of his life and reign are obscured by the passage of time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Enki, including:
1. Enki I, a Sumerian king who ruled over the city-state of Uruk around 2700 BCE. 2. Enki-mansi, a Sumerian high priest and scribe who lived during the reign of the Akkadian king Sharkalisharri (circa 2250 BCE). 3. Enki-aga, a Sumerian scholar and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of mathematics and astronomy in ancient Mesopotamia (circa 2000 BCE). 4. Enki-du, a Babylonian astronomer and astrologer who lived during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BCE). 5. Enki-ili, a Babylonian scholar and priest who authored numerous religious texts and hymns dedicated to the god Enki (circa 500 BCE).
The name Enki has endured through the centuries, serving as a powerful reminder of the rich cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia and the enduring legacy of the Sumerian civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Enki over time
The chart below shows babies named Enki registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Enki, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Enki by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Enki 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 | #4890 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4712 | 9 | 3 |
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- Elliot 23,450
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- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
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- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Enki: questions and answers
How popular is the name Enki in the UK right now?
In 2023, Enki was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Enki most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Enki in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Enki?
Sumerian name meaning "Lord of the Earth" or "Lord of the Lands".
How many people are called Enki in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Enki across the 5 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.