UK girl's name
Ceyda
Of Turkish origin, meaning "stream or brook flowing".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ceyda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ceyda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 17 births.
This profile covers 197 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. 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.
The latest count is about 24% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 196 living people in the UK are called Ceyda. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ceyda ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 17 girls were registered as Ceyda.
- • About 196 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ceyda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4684
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
17 births
Estimated living
196
2026
Meaning
What does Ceyda mean?
The name Ceyda is of Turkish origin and it is believed to have its roots in the Persian language. The name is composed of two elements: "cey" which means "beautiful" and "da" which means "girl" or "daughter." Thus, the meaning of the name Ceyda can be interpreted as "beautiful girl" or "beautiful daughter."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ceyda can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire era in the 16th century. It was a popular name among the Ottoman aristocracy and was often given to daughters of the elite and wealthy families. The name gained popularity across the Ottoman territories, which spanned a vast region encompassing modern-day Turkey, parts of the Middle East, and the Balkans.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Ceyda was Ceyda Sultan, a daughter of Sultan Ahmed I, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1603 to 1617. Ceyda Sultan was born in the early 17th century and played a significant role in the Ottoman court during her lifetime.
Another notable Ceyda from history was Ceyda Hanım, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her exquisite calligraphic works are preserved in museums and collections across Turkey and are highly regarded for their artistic merit and historical significance.
In the realm of literature, Ceyda Ançi was a Turkish writer and journalist born in 1920. She made significant contributions to Turkish literature and was known for her novels and short stories that explored themes of social injustice and women's rights.
Moving forward in time, Ceyda Düvenci was a prominent Turkish actress born in 1983. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in numerous Turkish television series and films, and her talent and charisma have made her a beloved figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Lastly, Ceyda Aslı Kılıçkıran is a contemporary Turkish singer and songwriter born in 1988. She has released several successful albums and has garnered a dedicated following for her unique musical style, which blends elements of pop, rock, and traditional Turkish folk music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ceyda, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and enduring popularity of this Turkish name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ceyda over time
The chart below shows babies named Ceyda registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ceyda, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ceyda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ceyda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3907 | 52 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2308 | 97 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1505 | 48 | 4 |
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FAQ
Ceyda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ceyda in the UK right now?
In 2018, Ceyda was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ceyda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 17 babies registered as Ceyda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ceyda?
Of Turkish origin, meaning "stream or brook flowing".
How many people are called Ceyda in the UK?
A total of 197 babies have been registered as Ceyda across the 22 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.