Egypt Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Egypt originates from the Ancient Greek 'Aigyptos', which is derived from the Egyptian term 'Hwt-Ka-Ptah'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Aigyptos and Aegyptus. The meaning refers to a temple dedicated to the god Ptah, highlighting its ancient cultural significance. The name does not have biblical relevance, but has gained popularity through historical texts and its association with one of the world's oldest civilizations.
The name Egypt is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Egypt has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Egypt' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10204th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2344th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13184th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5305th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2147th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1083rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Egypt' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Egypt"
Pronunciation
/ˈiːdʒɪpt/
Origin
Ancient Greek
Etymology
The name 'Egypt' is derived from the Ancient Greek 'Aigyptos', which is a transliteration of the Egyptian name 'Hwt-Ka-Ptah', meaning 'House of the Ka of Ptah', referring to a temple in Memphis dedicated to the god Ptah.
Meaning
House of the Ka of Ptah
Language Evolution
Hwt-Ka-Ptah (Ancient Egyptian), Aigyptos (Ancient Greek), Aegyptus (Latin), Egypt (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Egypt gained popularity in the Western world through ancient Greek writings, and it has been used throughout history to refer to the region that holds significant cultural and historical importance.
Variants & Derivatives
Aigyptos, Aegyptus
Modern Popularity & Image
Egypt is often perceived as a land of ancient civilization, rich history, and significant archaeological sites, particularly the pyramids and the Nile River.
Famous People
Cleopatra, Tutankhamun, Ramses II
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Egypt"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Egypt"
"Egypt" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10204th of 24088 | 82 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2344th of 23106 | 692 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13184th of 19264 | 21 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5305th of 27321 | 255 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2147th of 35406 | 1,381 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1083rd of 30306 | 2,880 |
Regional Popularity of "Egypt" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
47.16% 2116th/4487 |
30.23% 2062nd/6822 |
46.06% 2891st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Egypt" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
53.79% 2407th/4475 |
- |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
46.27% 2120th/4582 |
23.06% 1191st/5164 |
32.91% 2407th/7313 |
45.64% 3406th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.83% 1029th/3984 |
17.81% 799th/4487 |
13.43% 916th/6822 |
28.20% 1770th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Egypt"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Egypt" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.