Nuray

Nuray is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “bright moon.” In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

Nuray at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“bright moon”

About the name Nuray

Nuray belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “bright moon” — 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, Nuray first appears in Social Security records in 2011. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #13062 in 2024, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 17 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nuray in US records

First recorded (US)
2011
Best US rank
#13062 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Nuray in 2024
7
Total since 1880
17

Nuray in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3970 in 2005
Babies named Nuray in 2015
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nuray mean?

Nuray means “bright moon” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nuray a boy or girl name?

Nuray is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nuray?

Nuray comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Nuray?

Nuray first appears in US records in 2011. Its best-ever ranking was #13062 in 2024, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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