Will my child share the name Koray with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Koray per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Koray in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Koray becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Koray is declining: down 1,871 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #1,174 in 1997.

Is Koray a good choice for a distinctive name?

Koray is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Koray a popular baby name in the United States?

Koray does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Koray

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Koray is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Koray in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Koray

Koray has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1258 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1174 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Koray is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Koray in their class.