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Kutay

Quick answerKutay is a Turkic name meaning "mighty" or "strong," derived from the Old Turkic root "kut" which signifies power and fortune.

Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#409
Trend—
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginTurkish
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 5
Global rank#409

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kutay

Kutay is a Turkic name meaning "mighty" or "strong," derived from the Old Turkic root "kut" which signifies power and fortune.

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Etymology

Kutay is a Turkic name meaning "mighty" or "strong," derived from the Old Turkic root "kut" which signifies power and fortune. The name is primarily used in Turkish and Central Asian cultures, with historical significance among Turkic peoples and their descendants throughout the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey.

Kutay currently ranks #409 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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