UK girl's name
Gizem
A feminine Turkish name meaning "secret" or "mystery".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gizem is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Gizem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 17 births.
This profile covers 141 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2017. 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 18% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 140 living people in the UK are called Gizem. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gizem ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 17 girls were registered as Gizem.
- • About 140 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gizem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
17 births
Estimated living
140
2026
Meaning
What does Gizem mean?
The name Gizem is of Turkish origin and is derived from the Arabic word "ghizm" or "ghazim", which means "secret" or "mysterious". It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Turkey and other countries with significant Turkish populations.
The earliest recorded use of the name Gizem can be traced back to the late 19th century in Ottoman Empire records. However, it did not become widely used until the mid-20th century, when it experienced a surge in popularity among Turkish families.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Gizem was Gizem Erdogan, a Turkish actress born in 1990. She has appeared in several Turkish television series and films, and has gained recognition for her performances in projects like "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" (The Magnificent Century) and "Çalıkuşu" (The Wren).
Another prominent figure with the name Gizem is Gizem Karaca, a Turkish singer and songwriter born in 1992. She rose to fame as a contestant on the popular music competition show "O Ses Türkiye" (The Voice Turkey) and has since released several successful albums, including "Karma" in 2016.
In the field of sports, Gizem Örge is a Turkish volleyball player born in 1990. She has represented Turkey in numerous international competitions, including the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the 2015 European Games in Baku.
Gizem Özdikici, born in 1991, is a Turkish model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Turkey in 2013. She went on to represent Turkey at the Miss Universe 2013 competition.
Historically, the name Gizem has also been used by notable figures in literature and academia. For example, Gizem Aksü is a Turkish writer and academic born in 1976, known for her works on literary criticism and cultural studies.
While the name Gizem has its roots in Arabic, it has become a popular choice among Turkish families and has been embraced as a distinctly Turkish name. Its meaning of "secret" or "mysterious" adds an intriguing and enigmatic quality to the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gizem over time
The chart below shows babies named Gizem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gizem, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gizem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gizem 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 | #4663 | 21 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3177 | 71 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1470 | 49 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Gizem
- Grace 79,208
- Georgia 48,838
- Gracie 18,387
- Georgina 15,599
- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Gizem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gizem in the UK right now?
In 2017, Gizem was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gizem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 17 babies registered as Gizem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gizem?
A feminine Turkish name meaning "secret" or "mystery".
How many people are called Gizem in the UK?
A total of 141 babies have been registered as Gizem across the 19 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.