Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Eneko

Eneko is a Basque masculine given name, derived from the hypocoristic, old Basque name Enneco, "my little/dear", from ene (my) + ko (little). Variants of the name rendered in Spanish include Inigo and most widespread form Íñigo or Iñigo.

Current Rank
#7,224
Peak Rank
#7,224 (2024)
Total Babies
43
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#7224
Peak Rank
43
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eneko

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Eneko is a Basque masculine given name, derived from the hypocoristic, old Basque name Enneco, "my little/dear", from ene (my) + ko (little). Variants of the name rendered in Spanish include Inigo and most widespread form Íñigo or Iñigo.

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The Story of Eneko

Eneko first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2019, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 11 Enekos were born — ranking #7,224 that year. As of 2026, Eneko ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Enekos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Eneko

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eneko

What does the name Eneko mean?
Eneko is a Basque masculine given name, derived from the hypocoristic, old Basque name Enneco, "my little/dear", from ene (my) + ko (little). Variants of the name rendered in Spanish include Inigo and most widespread form Íñigo or Iñigo.
How popular is Eneko in 2026?
In 2026, Eneko ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Eneko most popular?
Eneko reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #7,224 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Eneko a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Eneko is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Eneko?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eneko include Graves, Nial, Silvan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eneko

Eneko is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 43 births in the dataset. Eneko's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #7,224. Use the chart and map above to compare Eneko'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.