UK boy's name
Bugra
A Turkish masculine given name meaning strong or powerful.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bugra is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bugra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Bugra is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Bugra. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bugra ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Bugra.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bugra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Bugra mean?
The name Bugra has its roots in the Turkic languages, originating from the Old Turkic word "buğra," which translates to "young camel" or "male camel." This name traces its origins back to the ancient nomadic tribes of Central Asia, where camels played a crucial role in sustaining their way of life.
The earliest known usage of the name Bugra can be found in the historical records of the Turkic peoples, particularly the Göktürks, who ruled a vast empire spanning from the Black Sea to the Chinese borders during the 6th and 7th centuries AD. The name appears in various inscriptions and manuscripts from this period, often associated with notable figures or warriors.
One of the most famous historical figures bearing the name Bugra was Bugra Khan, a renowned ruler of the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century. Born in 1007, he ascended to the throne in 1037 and ruled over a vast territory stretching from the Mediterranean to the borders of India. Bugra Khan is celebrated for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts and sciences.
In the realm of literature, the name Bugra finds mention in the epic poem "Dede Korkut," a foundational work of Turkic oral tradition. One of the legendary heroes in this epic is named Buğra, further solidifying the name's significance within the cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples.
Another notable figure named Bugra was Bugra Bey, a prominent Anatolian ruler who lived during the 13th century. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Anatolian Beyliks, which were principalities that emerged in the aftermath of the decline of the Seljuk Empire.
In more recent history, the name Bugra was borne by Bugra Safvet Atabinen, a Turkish diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. Born in 1858, he played a significant role in the diplomacy of the Ottoman Empire during a turbulent period.
While the name Bugra has its origins in the Turkic cultures, it has also found usage in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical connections to the Turkic peoples. However, the name remains deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Central Asia and Anatolia, carrying with it the echoes of ancient nomadic traditions and historical legacies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Bugra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bugra was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Bugra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bugra in the UK right now?
In 2022, Bugra was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bugra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Bugra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bugra?
A Turkish masculine given name meaning strong or powerful.
How many people are called Bugra in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Bugra across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.