Deniz Unisex
Origin(s)
Turkish; Arabic
Meaning
Turkish: sea; Arabic: a name for a boy
Historical & Cultural Background
Deniz is a common name in Turkey, primarily used for boys. In Turkish, it translates to 'sea,' symbolizing depth and vastness. The name is also found in Arabic-speaking cultures, where it is used as a masculine name. It reflects a connection to nature and the elements.
Trend Summary
Deniz has seen moderate popularity in Turkey but is less common in other regions.
Similar Names
Darin, Denzel, Darius, Denis, Dino, Dante, Damon, Dorian
Variants
- Denizhan
- Denizli
International Variants
- Deniz (Turkish)
- Deniz (Arabic)
Famous people named Deniz
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Fictional characters named Deniz
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Deniz was first seen in the United States in 1963. Deniz has ranked as high as #1314 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Deniz has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Deniz (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 12 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 39 |