Berkay

Berkay is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “bright like lightning.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2024.

Berkay at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“bright like lightning”
Pronunciation
/beɾˈkaj/

About the name Berkay

Berkay belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “bright like lightning” — 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, Berkay first appears in Social Security records in 2001. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8396 in 2008, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 49 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Berkay in US records

First recorded (US)
2001
Best US rank
#8396 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Total since 1880
49

Berkay in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1202 in 2001
Babies named Berkay in 2024
3
Total since 1996
182

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Berkay mean?

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

Is Berkay a boy or girl name?

Berkay is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Berkay?

Berkay comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Berkay?

Berkay first appears in US records in 2001. Its best-ever ranking was #8396 in 2008, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Berkay?

Berkay is pronounced /beɾˈkaj/ (IPA).

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