boy's name
Kuzey
koo-ZAY (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 632
Kuzey is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 18 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Kuzey is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 43,912 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2010.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kuzey Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 172 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 77 |
How Popular Is Kuzey?
In 2025, Kuzey was given to 12 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Kuzey Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kuzey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kuzey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kuzey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kuzey
- Turkish koo-ZAY
Sibling Names for Kuzey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kuzey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kuzey
How popular is the name Kuzey?
In 2025, Kuzey was given to 12 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Kuzey a girl's or a boy's name?
Kuzey is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kuzey?
Kuzey has 2 syllables.
When was Kuzey most popular?
Kuzey peaked in 2012, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Kuzey a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kuzey currently ranks #2,039 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.