Ipek

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Pronounced ee-PEK /iˈpɛk/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish ipek, 'silk' — a soft, elegant word name evoking smoothness and refinement. A heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Turkish name: Ipek means 'silk' (said 'ee-PEK'). Elegant and smooth.

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom the Turkish ipek, 'silk' — a soft, elegant word name evoking smoothness and refinement. A heritage name we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2025)#10423 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 82

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ipek comes from the Turkish for 'silk,' a soft and refined word name. It reads elegant and smooth — a popular name in Turkey, rare in the U.S., which we note respectfully (said 'ee-PEK').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Turkey. Rare, elegant, and smooth.

Did you know? Ipek is Turkish for 'silk' — an elegant word name that evokes smoothness and refinement, which we note respectfully (said 'ee-PEK').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Ipek — Turkish 'silk'; noted respectfully

Variations

İpekIpeekIpeck

Nicknames

IpiPeki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ipek mean?

Ipek is Turkish for 'silk' — a soft, elegant word name.

How do you pronounce Ipek?

It's said ee-PEK /iˈpɛk/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Ipek a boy or girl name?

Ipek is a girl's name.

How popular is Ipek?

Ipek is a very rare name in the U.S.