Ekjot

A boys’ name of Punjabi origin, meaning one with divine light.

Babies a year
5
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Ekjot by the numbers

Ekjot was given to 5 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Ekjot. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Eliotgod is my god; a form of Elijah205 in the US (2017)
  • Ekamjotlight of oneness; unity and radiance12 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Ektorvariant of hector, one who holds fast5 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean God

Like Ekjot, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Elijahmy God is Yahweh13,294 in the US (2017)
  • Michaelwho is like God?12,612 in the US (2017)
  • DanielGod is my judge11,654 in the US (2017)
  • Matthewgift of God11,623 in the US (2017)
  • SamuelGod has heard10,339 in the US (2017)
  • JohnGod is gracious9,444 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean light

Like Ekjot, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
  • Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
  • Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
  • Lucabringer of light3,266 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
  • Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)

Names about as common as Ekjot

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