Unisex name
Omay name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Omay is a two-syllable given name used for both girls and boys in Turkish. Ömay is also recorded as a spelling variant. Similar names include Omar, meaning “life,” “living,” or “long life,” and Onay, whose meanings include “approval,” “acceptance,” and “consent.”
The name Omay at a glance
Syllables
O · may
2 syllables · 4 letters
Use
Unisex
A rarely used name.
Documented use
Omay is used as both a feminine and masculine given name in Turkish; Ömay is also recorded as a variant.
Source: Behind the Name (user-submitted)
Similar names with known meanings
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 →
Omay: language and spelling facts
| Starts with | O |
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How to pronounce Omay
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
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Is Omay a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Omay is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Omay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Omay
- Omar♂Life
- Okay♂Arrow and moon
- Onay♂♀Approval, acceptance and consent
- Olay♂An occurrence
- Omaç♀Target, place aimed at
- Oray♂Fiery red, brilliant moon
- Otay♂Pavilion, large tent
- Osman♂Traditionally, a young bustard
- Ozan♂Folk poet
- Okan♂Powerful, mighty
- Oktay♂Name associated with the Mongol ruler Ögedei
- Oya♀Delicate handmade lace edging
FAQ about the name Omay
Is Omay a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Omay is used for both boys and girls.
How many syllables does Omay have?
Omay has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Omay?
Omay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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