UK girl's name
Yagmur
A Turkish name meaning rain or shower.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yagmur is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yagmur popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 25 births.
This profile covers 246 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 245 living people in the UK are called Yagmur. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yagmur ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 25 girls were registered as Yagmur.
- • About 245 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yagmur as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2011
25 births
Estimated living
245
2026
Meaning
What does Yagmur mean?
The name Yagmur originates from the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Turkish word "yağmur," which means "rain." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the regions where Turkish was spoken, including parts of modern-day Turkey, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
In Turkish mythology and folklore, rain was often associated with fertility, renewal, and life-giving properties. As such, the name Yagmur may have been bestowed upon children as a symbol of hope, prosperity, and new beginnings.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be traced back to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Turkish people.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Yagmur was Yagmur Adsız, a 13th-century Turkish poet and writer who lived during the Seljuk Empire. Her works focused on themes of love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature.
Another notable figure with the name Yagmur was Yagmur Ozan, a 16th-century Ottoman Turkish poet and scholar. He was renowned for his contributions to the Divan literature and his mastery of the Turkish language.
In the modern era, Yagmur Gunes was a Turkish actress born in 1980. She gained prominence for her roles in several popular Turkish television series and films.
Yagmur Sayınsoy, born in 1981, is a Turkish model and actress who has appeared in various fashion campaigns and television shows.
Yagmur Atacan, born in 1989, is a contemporary Turkish singer and songwriter. She has released several successful albums and has gained a significant following in Turkey and abroad.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Yagmur, reflecting its enduring presence and significance within Turkish culture and society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yagmur over time
The chart below shows babies named Yagmur registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yagmur, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 25 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yagmur by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yagmur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3607 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2754 | 107 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2050 | 110 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3241 | 17 | 4 |
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- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
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FAQ
Yagmur: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yagmur in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yagmur was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Yagmur most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 25 babies registered as Yagmur in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yagmur?
A Turkish name meaning rain or shower.
How many people are called Yagmur in the UK?
A total of 246 babies have been registered as Yagmur across the 26 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.