Kuzey

Kuzey is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “north.” In 2024 it was given to 12 boys in the United States.

Kuzey at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“north”

About the name Kuzey

Kuzey belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “north” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kuzey first appears in Social Security records in 2009. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5939 in 2016, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 150 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kuzey in US records

First recorded (US)
2009
Best US rank
#5939 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Kuzey in 2024
12
Total since 1880
150

Kuzey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#1086 in 2012
Babies named Kuzey in 2025
12
Total since 1996
249

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kuzey mean?

Kuzey means “north” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kuzey a boy or girl name?

Kuzey is a boy name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kuzey?

Kuzey comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Kuzey?

Kuzey first appears in US records in 2009. Its best-ever ranking was #5939 in 2016, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

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