Umut

Umut is a unisex name of Turkish origin meaning “hope.” In 2024 it was given to 9 babies in the United States.

Umut at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“hope”

About the name Umut

Umut belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “hope” — 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, Umut first appears in Social Security records in 1999 and has been given to 58 babies since 1880, including 9 in 2024.

Umut in US records

First recorded (US)
1999
Babies named Umut in 2024
9
Total since 1880
58

Umut in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Umut in 2025
6
Total since 1996
309

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Umut mean?

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

Is Umut a boy or girl name?

Umut is a unisex name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Umut?

Umut comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Umut?

Umut is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1999 and has been given to 58 babies since 1880.

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