UK girl's name
Semra
A Turkish feminine name meaning "moon blossom" or "branch of the moon".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Semra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Semra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3594, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 6 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2003. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Semra. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Semra ranked #3594 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 6 girls were registered as Semra.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Semra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3594
2003
Births in 2003
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
6 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Semra mean?
The name Semra has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Persian word "semr," which means "fruit" or "sweet fruit." The name gained popularity in the regions of modern-day Turkey, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country.
Semra is a relatively modern name, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its Persian root word "semr" can be traced back to the Middle Persian era, which spanned from the 3rd to the 7th century CE.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Semra date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the Ottoman Empire. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Semra Hanım, a Turkish painter and calligrapher who lived in the late 19th century. Unfortunately, little is known about her life and works.
Another notable individual named Semra was Semra Serez (1909-1997), a Turkish actress and theater director. She was a pioneering figure in the Turkish theater scene and played a significant role in the development of modern Turkish theater. Serez founded the Küçük Sahne (Little Stage) theater in Istanbul and directed numerous plays throughout her career.
Semra Özal (1924-1993) was the wife of Turgut Özal, who served as the 8th President of Turkey from 1989 to 1993. As the First Lady of Turkey, she was actively involved in various charitable organizations and initiatives focused on education and women's rights.
Semra Güzel (born 1964) is a contemporary Turkish singer and actress. She rose to fame in the 1980s with her successful music career and has since appeared in several Turkish television series and films, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
Semra Kurama (born 1973) is a renowned Turkish author and academic. She has written several novels and short story collections, exploring themes of identity, gender, and social issues. Kurama's works have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.
It is important to note that while these individuals represent some notable examples of the name Semra throughout history, the name has been used by many others across different time periods and regions within Turkey and the larger Turkish-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Semra over time
The chart below shows babies named Semra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Semra, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2003, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Semra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Semra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3835 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3144 | 13 | 3 |
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FAQ
Semra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Semra in the UK right now?
In 2003, Semra was ranked #3594 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Semra most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 6 babies registered as Semra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Semra?
A Turkish feminine name meaning "moon blossom" or "branch of the moon".
How many people are called Semra in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Semra across the 6 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.