How Many People Are Named Nuray?

Complete statistics for the name Nuray: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nuray
Very Rare
Turkish

Nuray means 'light' in Turkish, making it a name that symbolizes illumination and hope. Only 17 people named Nuray live in the US today, which means 1 in 19,532,163 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority of Nuray's bearers are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~17
Living in US
1 in 19,532,163
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Hopeful Inspiring
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often introspective and seek truth and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

146,508
Worldwide Bearers
#7,159
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
135,197
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
3,227
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
1,268
🇩🇪 Germany
1,259
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,100
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
1,033
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
626
🇳🇱 Netherlands
404
🇨🇾 Northern Cyprus
292
🇵🇭 Philippines
276

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
17 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 6
17
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 17 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
22
Classic Feel
2
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nuray Through the Generations

Nuray has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with seven births. This relatively new name has quickly become a favorite among younger parents, with all 17 living individuals being under 30 years old. its recent surge, Nuray remains very rare, with only 17 recorded births throughout history in the United States.

✨ Similar Names to Nuray

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nuray's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Nuray

How Many People Have the Name Nuray?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17 people in the United States currently share the name Nuray. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,532,163 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nuray a Common or Rare Name?

Nuray is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nuray Mean?

Nuray means "light" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nuray in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nuray Most Popular?

The name Nuray reached peak popularity in 2024, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nuray?

Approximately 17 people named Nuray live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,532,163 Americans.

Is Nuray a rare name?

Nuray is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,532,163 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nuray mean?

Nuray means "light" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Nuray more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nuray are male and 100% are female.

When was Nuray most popular?

Nuray peaked in 2024 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US17
All-Time Births17
1 in X1 in 19,532,163
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age6
Peak Year2024
World Rank#7,159
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.