Koray

Koray is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “Ember.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2025.

Koray at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“Ember”

About the name Koray

Koray belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “Ember” — 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, Koray first appears in Social Security records in 1984. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6885 in 1984, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 130 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Koray in US records

First recorded (US)
1984
Best US rank
#6885 in 1984
Peak year
2005
Total since 1880
130

Koray in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1174 in 1997
Babies named Koray in 2025
4
Total since 1996
231

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Koray mean?

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

Is Koray a boy or girl name?

Koray is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Koray?

Koray comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Koray?

Koray first appears in US records in 1984. Its best-ever ranking was #6885 in 1984, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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