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Ates

ah-TEZ /aˈtez/ Turkish

At a glance

In short
Ates is a strong and unique Turkish name for boys, pronounced ah-TEZ (/aˈtez/). With cultural depth and individuality, it's an exotic choice.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2017 (#12,246)
Babies in 2017
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
2017 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Ates

Ates is a strong and unique name of Turkish origin, predominantly used for boys. Although not as common as some other names, Ates has been steadily increasing in popularity in recent years. In 2017, there were 5 newborns named Ates in the United States, ranking it at number 12,237. As an exotic and distinctive name, Ates carries a sense of individuality and adventure. Its origins give it cultural depth and richness, making it a great choice for parents looking for something outside of the mainstream.

How to pronounce Ates

Turkish

Popularity of Ates in the U.S.

Ates appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2017, ranked #12,246 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Ates in the U.S. in 2017, ranked #12,246 among boy names.
  • Boys named Ates (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 2017. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2017 1 row
Ates: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2017512,246new

Notable people named Ates

  • Ates Nils Gurpinar is a German politician who has represented The Left in the Bundestag since 2021.