Eklavya Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EK-lah-vya //ɛk.lə.vjə//
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: one who is devoted; a student
Historical & Cultural Background
Eklavya is a name rooted in Sanskrit, primarily associated with Hindu mythology. In the Mahabharata, Eklavya is a skilled archer who exemplifies dedication and loyalty, having trained himself in archery despite being denied formal education.
His story highlights themes of perseverance and the importance of self-learning. The name is celebrated in Indian culture for its representation of commitment and sacrifice.
Fictional characters named Eklavya
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Eklavya — Mahabharata.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eklavya was first seen in the United States in 2022.
Eklavya has ranked as high as #25353 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Eklavya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Eklavya is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eklavya was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eklavya.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Eklavya (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |