Entry № 1622 · Turkish origin

Derya Derya — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ der-YAH /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
"The sea, the ocean"
Syllables
2
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Traditional

A name that means "the sea, the ocean".

Derya means the sea or ocean — deep, generous and boundless. It carries depth of feeling and a wide spirit.

It reads deep and open, an ocean of a name.

The sea, the ocean — a Turkish name of grace and heritage.

The name in its native script.

Derya
Transliteration
Derya
Pronunciation
/ derˈja /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Derya stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Derya · last year
37 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Deryas before her.

Real people

In fiction

Names connected to Derya.

The number behind Derya.

4

The Builder

Derya carries a clear numerological signature.

Why families chose this name.

"Turkish roots, 2 syllables. Derya."
Mother of one