UK girl's name
Ezgi
A feminine name of Turkish origin meaning "melody" or "musical note".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ezgi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ezgi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 10 births.
This profile covers 84 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 83 living people in the UK are called Ezgi. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ezgi ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 10 girls were registered as Ezgi.
- • About 83 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ezgi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
10 births
Estimated living
83
2026
Meaning
What does Ezgi mean?
The name Ezgi originates from the Turkish language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Old Turkish word "ezgü," which means "melody" or "tune." This suggests that the name Ezgi may have been associated with music or a harmonious and melodic nature.
In the early medieval period, the name Ezgi was primarily found in regions that were part of the Ottoman Empire and its sphere of influence, including modern-day Turkey, parts of the Balkans, and the Middle East. The name's popularity likely spread alongside the expansion of Turkish culture and language during this era.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ezgi can be found in the 13th-century Turkish epic poem "Dede Korkut," which contains tales and legends from the Oghuz Turks. However, the name's appearance in this work is relatively obscure, and it did not gain widespread popularity until later centuries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ezgi. One of the earliest was Ezgi Sultan (1468-1512), a daughter of the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, who was known for her patronage of arts and architecture. Another prominent figure was Ezgi Hanım (1876-1958), a Turkish novelist and feminist writer who played a significant role in the women's movement in the late Ottoman Empire and early Republic of Turkey.
In the realm of music, Ezgi Sarıtaş (born 1992) is a contemporary Turkish singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her folk-inspired compositions. Ezgi Asaroğlu (born 1983) is another notable figure, an award-winning Turkish actress known for her roles in several successful television series and films.
Another individual worth mentioning is Ezgi Başaran (born 1991), a Turkish volleyball player who has represented her country in numerous international competitions and won several accolades, including the Turkish Volleyball Cup in 2016.
While the name Ezgi has its roots in Turkish culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among communities with Turkish or Middle Eastern connections. However, its usage and prevalence outside of these regions have been relatively limited compared to its homeland.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ezgi over time
The chart below shows babies named Ezgi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ezgi, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ezgi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ezgi 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 | #5326 | 17 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3688 | 40 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2358 | 27 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Ezgi
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- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Ezgi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ezgi in the UK right now?
In 2019, Ezgi was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ezgi most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 10 babies registered as Ezgi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ezgi?
A feminine name of Turkish origin meaning "melody" or "musical note".
How many people are called Ezgi in the UK?
A total of 84 babies have been registered as Ezgi across the 17 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.