Boy name
Gökay name meaning
“moon in the sky; sky and moon combined”
Gökay means moon in the sky, combining sky and moon imagery. It is a masculine name in Türkiye, formed from Turkish gök, meaning sky or blue, and ay, meaning moon. The moon visible against a clear night sky gives a direct visual expression to the name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Gökay mean?
Moon in the sky; sky and moon combined
In Turkish: gökteki ay; gök ve ay birleşimi
Gökay brings the sky and moon together within one name. Because gök can also mean blue, the combination allows several poetic readings; it shares its first element with Gökalp and Gökhan, while its second component specifically names a celestial body.
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Berkay and Eray. Other names ending in these letters, such as Altay, have a different formation. More boy names ending in -ay →
How popular is Gökay?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 19provinces
Where is Gökay in the top 30?
19 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Gökay
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Gökay
Combines Turkish gök, 'sky' or 'blue', with ay, 'moon'.
Double names with Gökay
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Gökay Deniz
Meaning of each name
- Gökay: moon in the sky; sky and moon combined
- Deniz: sea, an extensive body of salt water
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İlkin Gökay
Meaning of each name
- İlkin: first; at the beginning, before others
- Gökay: moon in the sky; sky and moon combined
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Gökay Tunga
Meaning of each name
- Gökay: moon in the sky; sky and moon combined
- Tunga: tiger; powerful wild cat
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Erden Gökay
Meaning of each name
- Erden: untouched, pure and unspoiled
- Gökay: moon in the sky; sky and moon combined
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Gökay Alpay
Meaning of each name
- Gökay: moon in the sky; sky and moon combined
- Alpay: a compound name evoking valour and the moon
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Kara Gökay
Meaning of each name
- Kara: black; dark-colored, dark-complexioned
- Gökay: moon in the sky; sky and moon combined
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ahmet Gökay.
How to pronounce Gökay
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡœkaj/ |
Is Gökay a boy’s name?
Yes, Gökay is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gökay appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Gokay
Names that sound like Gökay
- Gökan♂Ruler of the sky
- Göksay♂
- Göktay♂A sky-colored foal
- Gökbay♂Name combining the sky and a lord
- Gökyay♂♀A bow in the sky, rainbow
- Gözay♂♀A name combining eye and moon
- Gökalp♂Sky hero
- Gökhan♂Khan of the sky
- Giray♂Name of the Crimean dynasty
- Günay♂♀A name combining the sun and moon
- Güray♂A vigorous, abundant moon
- Göker♂A name combining sky and bravery
Names with related meanings
- Göktuğ♂A sky-blue ceremonial standard
- Miraç♂Means of ascent
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Göktürk♂The historical Göktürk state and people name
- Gökalp♂Sky hero
- Bulut♂A visible mass of water droplets in the sky
- Gökhan♂Khan of the sky
- Evren♂The universe
- Gökdeniz♂A blue, sky-coloured sea
- Ufuk♂Horizon
- Uzay♂The vast expanse containing celestial bodies
Famous people named Gökay
- Gökay Akbulut · b. 1982
- Gökay Güney · b. 1999
- Gökay Iravul · b. 1992
- Gökay Müftüoğlu · b. 1986
- Gökay Ekin · b. 2004
- Gökay Hacıoğlu · b. 2002
- Gökay İlgezdi
- Gökay Köhle · b. 1987
- Gökay Sofuoğlu · b. 1962
- Gökay Atabek
- Gökay Bozkurt
- Gökay Canberk Buluş
FAQ about the name Gökay
What is the meaning of Gökay?
Gökay means “moon in the sky; sky and moon combined”. Combines Turkish gök, 'sky' or 'blue', with ay, 'moon'.
Is Gökay a boy’s name?
Yes, Gökay is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male.
Is Gökay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gökay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gökay?
Gökay is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Gökay have?
Gökay has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gökay?
Gökay appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Gökay?
Other spellings: Gokay.
What names go well with Gökay?
Some ideas: Gökay Deniz; İlkin Gökay; Gökay Tunga.
Famous people named Gökay?
Notable people named Gökay include Gökay Akbulut, Gökay Güney, Gökay Iravul.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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