Worldwide, Eking (Eking 
, 伊金 ) is a rare epicene first name. The given name Eking is characteristic of Philippines, where it is a rare mostly masculine, but seldom girly name, Egypt, where it is a very rare boy's name, and Nigeria, where it is a very rare epicene name. Not in comparison with a country's population, it is the most numerous in Philippines, China, and Nigeria. Also, Eking is the last name as well as the forename.