Holding steady.
Popularity of Koray since 1984
Babies named Koray per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Koray first entered U.S. birth records in 1984, a late 20th-century adoption of a Turkish modern coinage. Its peak year came in 2005, but even then it never reached the top 1000, with fewer than 5 births per year in most years. The name's trajectory has remained stable, showing modest but consistent use over the decades. While no states recorded it with notable frequency, Koray reflects the growing appreciation for Turkish names in diaspora communities. Its meaning, 'ember moon,' combines two poetic elements, and its straightforward spelling and pronunciation make it accessible outside Turkey.
Koray is a Turkish name derived from the elements 'kor' (meaning ember or glowing coal) and 'ay' (moon). It is a modern coinage from the mid-20th century, popular in Turkey and among Turkish communities abroad.
“Koray” around the world
Where Koray lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Koro, Ray
Sibling names for Koray
Names that share Koray's style, for a brother or sister.
