Hope
Derived from the Turkish word for hope, this name represents optimism and the expectation of good things to come. It is a popular choice in Turkey and among the Turkish diaspora, often chosen to reflect a positive outlook for a child's future. While traditionally masculine, it is occasionally used as a unisex name in some regions.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Umut in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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