Ekaansh
A masculine Hindi name derived from Sanskrit meaning "One's own part or portion".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ekaansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ekaansh today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ekaansh births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ekaansh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ekaansh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,481
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Ekaansh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ekaansh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ekaansh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ekaansh
The given name Ekaansh originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture and Hinduism. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Eka" meaning "one" and "Aansh" meaning "part" or "portion," suggesting the idea of being a single or unique part of something greater.
In Hindu philosophy and mythology, the concept of "Ekaansh" is often associated with the belief that each individual is a part or manifestation of the divine or the cosmic whole. This name may have been bestowed upon children with the intention of reminding them of their unique place in the universe and their connection to a higher power or spiritual realm.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ekaansh can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Puranas, which date back to around the 8th century BCE to the 4th century CE. It is possible that the name was in use even earlier, as many aspects of Hindu culture and tradition have their roots in the Vedic period (1500 BCE - 500 BCE).
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Ekaansh was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE. His works, which included commentaries on ancient Hindu texts, played a significant role in preserving and propagating the study of Sanskrit literature and philosophy.
Another notable figure with the name Ekaansh was a Hindu philosopher and religious leader who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his teachings on the concept of "Advaita Vedanta," which emphasizes the non-duality of the individual soul (Atman) and the universal consciousness (Brahman). His writings and discourses had a profound impact on the development of Hindu thought and spirituality.
In the 16th century, an Indian astronomer and mathematician named Ekaansh made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He authored several treatises on celestial calculations and developed new methods for predicting planetary movements, which were widely studied and applied in his time.
During the 19th century, a prominent Indian social reformer and educator named Ekaansh played a pivotal role in promoting education and advocating for the rights of women and marginalized communities. His efforts to establish schools and educational institutions had a lasting impact on the social and cultural landscape of the region.
In more recent times, an Indian writer and journalist named Ekaansh gained recognition for his insightful literary works and commentary on socio-political issues. His novels and essays explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards.
People
Ekaansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ekaansh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ekaansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ekaansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ekaansh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ekaansh a common name?
We classify Ekaansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ekaansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Ekaansh was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ekaansh is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ekaansh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ekaansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ekaansh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ekaansh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ekaansh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ekaansh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Ekaansh?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Ekaansh at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.