Girl · #16,460 in 2026

Ekta

Name: Popularity of the name Ekta in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ekta, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,460

Peak Rank

#7,430 (1991)

Total Babies

112

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1984

First Year

2005

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#7430

Peak Rank

112

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ekta

Ekta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 11 Ektas were born — ranking #7,430 that year. As of 2026, Ekta ranks #16,460 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 112 Ektas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ekta

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ekta is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ecto
Octa
Acta
Okta
Icta
Ect
Eta
Etta
Eka
Ecca
Ector
Eca

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ekta

What does the name Ekta mean?

Ekta is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ekta in 2026?

In 2026, Ekta ranks #16,460 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ekta most popular?

Ekta reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #7,430 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ekta most popular?

Ekta has historically been most popular in New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ekta.

Is Ekta a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ekta is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ekta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ekta include Vivan, Rubia, Rhina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ekta

Ekta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 112 births in the dataset. Ekta's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #7,430. Use the chart and map above to compare Ekta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.