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Umut
♂ Boy
Pronounced oo-MOOT /uˈmut/Medium
Meaning: From the Turkish umut, 'hope'Low
In 30 seconds: Hope: Umut is Turkish. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'oo-MOOT').
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish umut, 'hope'
U.S. rank (2024)#8895 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 58
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
Umut comes from the Turkish umut, 'hope'. A crisp, hopeful name (said 'oo-MOOT').
In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, hope at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Umut means 'hope' in Turkish — a crisp, hopeful name, used for both sexes in Turkey and here for a boy (said 'oo-MOOT').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Umut — Turkish etymology
Variations
UmitUmud
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Umut mean?
Umut is Turkish for 'hope'.
How do you pronounce Umut?
It's said oo-MOOT /uˈmut/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Umut a boy or girl name?
Umut is used for both sexes in Turkey; here it is a boy's name.
How popular is Umut?
Umut is a very rare name in the U.S.