Umay Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: oo-MY //uːˈmaɪ//
Origin: Turkish; Arabic
Meaning: Turkish: 'dream'; Arabic: 'soul'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Turkish culture, Umay is associated with a mythical figure representing fertility and motherhood. In Arabic, the name is linked to the concept of the soul, reflecting deep spiritual significance.
Both origins highlight themes of nurturing and the ethereal, making Umay a name rich in cultural resonance. The name is used in various contexts, emphasizing its versatility across different cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Umay was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Umay has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Umay has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Umay is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Umay was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Umay
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Umay.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 |