The country name; temple of the soul of Ptah
Derived from the Greek word Aigyptos, which itself comes from the Egyptian Hwt-ka-Ptah, meaning 'temple of the soul of Ptah'. As a modern given name, it is used as a place-name or 'destination' name, evoking the rich history and ancient civilization of the North African nation.
About 187 girls were named Egypt in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Egypt — far less common.
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