Oyku
A girl's name of Turkish origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Oyku peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 11 babies received this name in a single year (2021). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Oyku has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Oyku is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Oyku is a girl's baby name of Turkish origin, meaning 'story' or 'tale' in Turkish. The name carries an imaginative, literary quality — it evokes the tradition of oral storytelling central to Turkic cultures.
While uncommon outside Turkey and Turkish diaspora communities, Oyku has a warm, playful sound and a meaning that parents with a love of language and narrative find especially appealing.
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Phonetically, Oyku belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Turkish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Turkish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Oyku’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Oyku has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | — |
The Story of Oyku
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Oyku is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Oyku are most likely born between 2021 and 2021.
How rare is Oyku?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Oyku is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 11 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2021–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | #9398 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2021