Ümit

Ümit is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “hope.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2008.

Ümit at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish · Persian
Meaning
“hope”

About the name Ümit

Ümit belongs to the Turkish and Persian 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, Ümit first appears in Social Security records in 2012. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14097 in 2012, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ümit in US records

First recorded (US)
2012
Best US rank
#14097 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Total since 1880
5

Ümit in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#2857 in 2003
Babies named Ümit in 2008
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ümit mean?

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

Is Ümit a boy or girl name?

Ümit is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2008.

What origin is the name Ümit?

Ümit comes from the Turkish and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Ümit?

Ümit first appears in US records in 2012. Its best-ever ranking was #14097 in 2012, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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