Umut
Umut first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2024, when 9 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Umut popular?
Rising Umut has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17 | |
| 2000s | 7 | |
| 1990s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Umut mean?
A Turkish name meaning 'hope', from Turkish 'umut' (verb 'ummak'), traced to Proto-Turkic *um- ('to hope'). Flag: used for both sexes but skews masculine. Likely a false cognate with the Persian Omid despite the shared meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umut mean?
Umut means hope. A Turkish name meaning 'hope', from Turkish 'umut' (verb 'ummak'), traced to Proto-Turkic *um- ('to hope'). Flag: used for both sexes but skews masculine. Likely a false cognate with the Persian Omid despite the shared meaning.
What is the origin of the name Umut?
Umut is of turkish origin.
How do you pronounce Umut?
Umut is pronounced “oo-MOOT.”
Is Umut a boy or a girl name?
Umut is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Umut a popular name right now?
Umut has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
When was the name Umut most popular?
Umut was most popular in 2024, when about 9 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names go well with Umut?
turkish names that pair well with Umut include Aylin, Esmeray, Aydan, Yildiz.