Beyza
A Turkish feminine name meaning "white rose" or "pure, white".
Name Census estimates that about 164 living Americans carry the first name Beyza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Beyza today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Beyza births was 2018 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Beyza. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
164
~ 1 in 2,089,965 Americans
Peak year
2018
12 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,335
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Beyza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Beyza from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 78 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Beyza by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Beyza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Beyza
The name Beyza is of Turkish origin, derived from the Persian word "beyza," which means "egg" or "ovum." It is believed to have originated in the 15th or 16th century during the Ottoman Empire's reign in Anatolia.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Beyza can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in Ottoman literary works and historical documents. It was a popular name among the Ottoman elite and was often given to girls born into prominent families.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Beyza was Beyza Sultan, who lived in the 16th century and was the daughter of Sultan Selim II and Nurbanu Sultan. She was known for her beauty and intelligence and played an influential role in the Ottoman court.
Another notable figure in history with the name Beyza was Beyza Hanım, a 19th-century Ottoman calligrapher and painter. She was renowned for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which were highly sought after by art collectors and connoisseurs.
In the early 20th century, Beyza Öztan (1902-1983) was a Turkish novelist and playwright who made significant contributions to Turkish literature. Her works often explored themes of love, family, and societal issues, and she was widely acclaimed for her vivid storytelling and character development.
During the Ottoman era, the name Beyza was also associated with royal lineage and nobility. For instance, Beyza Sultan (1824-1853) was a daughter of Sultan Mahmud II and was known for her philanthropic efforts and support for education and social welfare initiatives.
In more recent times, Beyza Soley (1941-2017) was a prominent Turkish actress who appeared in numerous films and television series throughout her career, earning critical acclaim for her versatile performances and ability to portray complex characters.
It is worth noting that while the name Beyza has its roots in the Ottoman Empire and Turkish culture, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among Muslim communities, due to its unique and melodic sound and its association with beauty and nobility.
People
Beyza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Beyza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Beyza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Beyza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 164 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Beyza going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,089,965 US residents.
Is Beyza a common name?
We classify Beyza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 166 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Beyza most popular?
The single biggest year for Beyza was 2018, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Beyza is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Beyza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Beyza in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.