UK boy's name
Turki
A masculine Arabic name meaning "belonging to the Turkish people".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Turki is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Turki popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2016. 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.
Turki is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Turki. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Turki ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 boys were registered as Turki.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Turki as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Turki mean?
The name Turki originates from the Turkish language, which is a Turkic language spoken primarily in Turkey and parts of the Balkans, Cyprus, and the Levant. The name is derived from the ethnonym "Turk," which refers to the Turkic peoples who migrated from Central Asia to Anatolia in the 11th century.
The earliest recorded use of the name Turki can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire, where it was a popular name among the ruling class and the elite. It was often given to sons of sultans and high-ranking officials as a symbol of their Turkish heritage and affiliation with the ruling dynasty.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Turki was Turki I, the second Bey of the Karamanid dynasty, who ruled from 1277 to 1301. He was known for his military conquests and expansion of the Karamanid territory in Anatolia.
Another prominent figure was Turki Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military leader who lived in the 16th century. He served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and played a crucial role in the conquest of Rhodes in 1522.
In the 19th century, Turki Pasha al-Abbasi was a prominent Arab leader who led the Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule in Syria and Iraq. He was born in 1810 and played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the region during that time.
Moving forward, Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, born in 1934, was a member of the Saudi royal family and served as the head of the Saudi intelligence agency from 1977 to 2001. He played a crucial role in Saudi foreign policy and was instrumental in establishing the kingdom's close ties with the United States.
Finally, Turki Al-Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, born in 1945, is a Saudi prince and diplomat who served as the Saudi Ambassador to the United States and the United Kingdom. He has also held various other prominent positions within the Saudi government and is known for his efforts in promoting dialogue and understanding between the Arab world and the West.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Turki, showcasing its long-standing cultural and historical significance in the Turkish and Arab regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Turki over time
The chart below shows babies named Turki registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Turki, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Turki by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Turki 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 | #4023 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
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- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Turki: questions and answers
How popular is the name Turki in the UK right now?
In 2016, Turki was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Turki most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Turki in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Turki?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "belonging to the Turkish people".
How many people are called Turki in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Turki across the 2 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.