boy's name
Koray
koh-RY (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 640
Koray is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Koray is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2003, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Koray Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Koray?
In 2025, Koray was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Koray Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Koray
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Koray Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Koray over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Koray
- Turkish koh-RY
Sibling Names for Koray
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Koray — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Koray
How popular is the name Koray?
In 2025, Koray was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Koray a girl's or a boy's name?
Koray is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Koray?
Koray has 2 syllables.
When was Koray most popular?
Koray peaked in 2003, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Koray a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Koray currently ranks #4,724 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.