Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Enki

Enki, also known as Ea, was the Mesopotamian god of wisdom, crafts, fresh subterranean waters, magic, and incantations. He was believed to rule the Abzû. In Mesopotamian astronomy, he was associated with the stars of the southern band of the sky. Enki's wife was Damgalnuna, and their children included Nanshe, Asalluhi, Marduk and Enbilulu. His sukkal was Isimud.

Current Rank
#7,725
Peak Rank
#5,249 (2023)
Total Babies
72
5-Yr Trend
+74%
2015
First Year
2024
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#5249
Peak Rank
72
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Enki

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

Enki, also known as Ea, was the Mesopotamian god of wisdom, crafts, fresh subterranean waters, magic, and incantations. He was believed to rule the Abzû. In Mesopotamian astronomy, he was associated with the stars of the southern band of the sky. Enki's wife was Damgalnuna, and their children included Nanshe, Asalluhi, Marduk and Enbilulu. His sukkal was Isimud.

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The Story of Enki

Enki first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 18 Enkis were born — ranking #5,249 that year. As of 2026, Enki ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, rising sharply (+74% over the past five years). In total, more than 72 Enkis 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 Enki

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

  • Nky
  • Inky
  • Enko
  • Nka
  • Ngi
  • Nku
  • Anki
  • Inca
  • Ngo
  • Enk
  • Ecky
  • Inka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Enki

What does the name Enki mean?
Enki, also known as Ea, was the Mesopotamian god of wisdom, crafts, fresh subterranean waters, magic, and incantations. He was believed to rule the Abzû. In Mesopotamian astronomy, he was associated with the stars of the southern band of the sky. Enki's wife was Damgalnuna, and their children included Nanshe, Asalluhi, Marduk and Enbilulu. His sukkal was Isimud.
How popular is Enki in 2026?
In 2026, Enki ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Enki most popular?
Enki reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,249 that year with 18 babies given the name.
Is Enki a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Enki is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Enki?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Enki include Johnte, Magnum, Quanell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Enki

Enki is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Enki's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,249. Use the chart and map above to compare Enki'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.