Umay

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Pronounced oo-MY /uˈmaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkic Umay — a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (a protector of women and children); also read as 'hope'; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: A mother/fertility goddess; hope: Umay is Turkic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oo-MY').

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Origin LowTurkish

MeaningFrom the Turkic Umay — a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (a protector of women and children); also read as 'hope'; we note the deity

U.S. rank (2025)#10847 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 21

History & Origin

Umay comes from the Turkic Umay — a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (a protector of women and children); also read as 'hope' (we note the deity). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oo-MY').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-mother-goddess at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Umay is a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (a protector of women and children), also read as 'hope' — a lyrical, classic name (we note the deity; said 'oo-MY').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Umay — Turkic deity

Variations

UmaiUmaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Umay mean?

Umay is a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (also read as 'hope'). We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Umay?

It's said oo-MY /uˈmaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Umay a boy or girl name?

Umay is a girl's name.

How popular is Umay?

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