Feyza
A feminine Turkish name meaning "overflow, abundance, blessings, prosperity".
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Feyza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Feyza today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Feyza births was 2013 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Feyza. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Feyza with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Feyza. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
2013
8 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2018 SSA rank
#16,472
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Feyza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Feyza from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 26 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Feyza 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 Feyza 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 Feyza
The name Feyza originates from the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "fayda," which means "benefit" or "usefulness." The name's roots can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire and the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries.
Feyza is believed to have been a popular name among the Ottoman Turks, who ruled over a vast empire that stretched from the Balkans to the Arabian Peninsula. The name's association with the concept of "benefit" or "usefulness" may have held special significance in the Islamic tradition, which emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge and contributing to society.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Feyza can be found in the works of the celebrated Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi (1207-1273). In his poetic masterpiece, the Masnavi, Rumi makes reference to a character named Feyza, although it is unclear whether this was a real person or a symbolic figure.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Feyza. One of the earliest recorded figures was Feyza Hatun (1238-1295), a prominent Ottoman noblewoman and philanthropist who established several schools and hospitals in Anatolia during the 13th century.
In the realm of literature, Feyza Hepçilingirler (1903-1987) was a renowned Turkish novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice and women's rights. Her novel "Kalp Agrisi" (Heartache) is considered a classic of Turkish literature.
In the field of science, Feyza Ersan (1922-2013) was a pioneering Turkish physicist who made significant contributions to the study of nuclear physics. She was the first woman to receive a doctorate in physics from Istanbul University and later served as a professor at the same institution.
Another notable figure was Feyza Aysun (1942-2016), a Turkish actress and singer who enjoyed a long and successful career in both film and television. She was widely acclaimed for her performances in several popular Turkish dramas and films.
Feyza Altun (1960-present) is a contemporary Turkish author and poet whose works have been translated into several languages. Her poetry collection "Ayna" (Mirror) won the prestigious Yunus Nadi Poetry Award in 2010.
While the name Feyza has its roots in the Turkish and Islamic traditions, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. The name's association with concepts of usefulness and benefit has endured, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with a rich historical and cultural legacy.
People
Feyza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Feyza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Feyza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Feyza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Feyza 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Feyza a common name?
We classify Feyza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Feyza most popular?
The single biggest year for Feyza was 2013, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Feyza is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Feyza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Feyza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Feyza 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.
Is Feyza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Feyza in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Feyza can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Feyza?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Feyza, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.