UK girl's name
Yildiz
A Turkish feminine name meaning "star" or "brilliant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yildiz is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yildiz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2006 to 2022. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Yildiz. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yildiz ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Yildiz.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yildiz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Yildiz mean?
The name Yildiz has its origins in the Turkish language. It is derived from the Turkish word "yildiz," which means "star." The name's roots can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish culture that flourished during that period.
The name Yildiz first gained prominence during the 15th and 16th centuries, when the Ottoman Empire was at its peak. It was a popular name among the Ottoman aristocracy, and many influential figures bore this moniker. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yildiz can be found in the works of the renowned Ottoman poet and scholar, Fuzuli, who lived from 1483 to 1556.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Yildiz. One of the most famous was Yildiz Ibrahimova (1936-2016), a celebrated Azerbaijani opera singer who performed on stages around the world. Another prominent figure was Yildiz Kenter (1928-2019), a renowned Turkish actress and theater director who made significant contributions to the performing arts in Turkey.
In the realm of sports, Yildiz Potuk (born 1967) is a former Turkish basketball player who represented her country in international competitions and won numerous accolades. Yildiz Akdogan (born 1974) is a Turkish-German boxer who has held multiple world championships in her weight class.
One cannot overlook the legacy of Yildiz Camino (1923-2012), a Turkish-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her abstract and figurative works. Her sculptures and installations grace public spaces and museums across the United States and Europe.
The name Yildiz has maintained its popularity throughout the centuries, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. Its celestial connotation and association with the rich heritage of the Ottoman Empire have contributed to its enduring appeal as a given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yildiz over time
The chart below shows babies named Yildiz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yildiz, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yildiz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yildiz 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 | #5581 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5717 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
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- Yusra 2,725
- Yasmine 2,474
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- Yazmin 806
- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yildiz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yildiz in the UK right now?
In 2022, Yildiz was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yildiz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Yildiz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yildiz?
A Turkish feminine name meaning "star" or "brilliant".
How many people are called Yildiz in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Yildiz across the 5 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.