Barley vs Ekemini

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ekemini

Boy #24,801 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"time of peace, the appointed time"

Origin: Ibibio

Cultural Roots

Nigerian Ibibio Efik West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,801
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eke, Kemi, Mini

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barley Rank #24,885
Ekemini Rank #24,801

Ekemini is more popular, ranked #24801 vs #24885 for Barley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barley ___

  • Barley James
  • Barley Fox
  • Barley Reed
  • Barley Stone
  • Barley Finn
  • Barley Cole

Ekemini ___

  • Ekemini Emmanuel
  • Ekemini James
  • Ekemini Victor
  • Ekemini David
  • Ekemini Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barley

Rye Sage Hazel Oat Clover

If you choose Ekemini

Ifiok Ndifreke Arit Uduak Nsisong

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barley or Ekemini more popular?

Ekemini is more popular, ranked #24801 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Ekemini mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin). Ekemini means "time of peace, the appointed time" (Ibibio origin).

Are Barley and Ekemini boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Ekemini is primarily a boy name.

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