girl's name
Yildiz
yuhl-DUHZ (Turkish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 210
Yildiz is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1978, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yildiz 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 | 25 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Yildiz?
In 2023, Yildiz was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Yildiz 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 Yildiz
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yildiz Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yildiz over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yildiz
- Turkish yuhl-DUHZ
Sibling Names for Yildiz
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yildiz — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yildiz
How popular is the name Yildiz?
In 2023, Yildiz was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Yildiz a girl's or a boy's name?
Yildiz is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yildiz?
Yildiz has 2 syllables.
When was Yildiz most popular?
Yildiz peaked in 1978, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Yildiz a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Yildiz currently ranks #15,050 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.