Koray
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Koray: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2014.
Koray is a Turkish name formed from the elements 'kor' (ember, glowing coal) and 'ay' (moon), giving it the poetic meaning of 'ember moon' or 'glowing coal moon'. It is most familiar in modern Scotland through the Turkish diaspora, and has been used by parents drawn to its strong yet lyrical sound. Notable bearers include Turkish-German footballer Koray Günter, who played for Galatasaray and the German youth national teams, and singer-songwriter Koray Avcı, known for his folk-rock ballads. While no major place names stem directly from the name, the root 'kor' appears in Turkish words for embers, evoking warmth and resilience. Koray is predominantly masculine in Turkey and among Turkish communities abroad, though its melodic quality occasionally sees it used as a unisex choice.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20144 babies
- Latest (2014)
- #5874 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y