Eknoor
A Persian name meaning "one light" or "single light".
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Eknoor. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 85.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Eknoor today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eknoor births was 2018 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eknoor. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Eknoor with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
2018
20 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,710
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Eknoor
Eknoor leans heavily female at 85.6% of total registrations, but 28 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Eknoor as a male name
- Ranked #11,209 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2013 (6 births)
Eknoor as a female name
- Ranked #9,710 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (20 births)
Popularity
Eknoor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eknoor from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 132 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eknoor remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eknoor 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 Eknoor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eknoors live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eknoor
Eknoor is a name of Punjabi origin, rooted in the ancient Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "ek," meaning "one," and the Persian word "noor," which translates to "light." Eknoor, therefore, carries the meaning of "one light" or "divine light."
This name has its roots in the spiritual traditions of South Asia, particularly in the teachings of Sikhism. The concept of divine light is central to Sikh philosophy, representing the divine presence that guides and illuminates the path of life. The name Eknoor reflects this spiritual significance and is often associated with the idea of oneness and enlightenment.
While the name Eknoor has ancient origins, its earliest recorded use is uncertain. However, it gained prominence during the Sikh Empire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. During this period, several notable figures bore the name, including Eknoor Singh (1805-1857), a Sikh warrior and commander who played a crucial role in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
Another historical figure with this name was Eknoor Kaur (1820-1890), a prominent Sikh woman who fought against the British during the Anglo-Sikh Wars. Her bravery and leadership earned her the title of "Rebel Queen," and she is remembered as a symbol of resistance and courage.
In the 20th century, Eknoor Singh Virk (1920-2008) was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of Punjab. His works explored themes of identity, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him numerous accolades and recognition.
More recently, Eknoor Uppal (born 1985) is a British actress and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. Her name has helped to popularize the name Eknoor in contemporary times, reflecting its enduring cultural significance.
Eknoor Virk (born 1991) is a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the non-profit organization "Project Eknoor," which aims to promote literacy and education in underprivileged communities. Her name and her work have contributed to the name's recognition and association with social impact.
People
Eknoor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eknoor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eknoor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eknoor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eknoor 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 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Eknoor a common name?
We classify Eknoor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eknoor most popular?
The single biggest year for Eknoor was 2018, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eknoor is about 10 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 Eknoor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eknoor a female name?
Yes, 85.6% of people registered as Eknoor in the SSA data are female. 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 Eknoor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eknoor 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 Eknoor 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 have Eknoor as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.