Deniz is of Turkish origin, translating to 'sea' in English. It's a unisex name but more commonly used for males. The name gained international recognition through the Turkish soap opera 'Kurt Seyit ve Şeref', with Deniz Akkaya playing a significant role. Deniz is also notable as it was the first name of prominent Turkish poet and writer, Deniz Gezmiş.
"The name Deniz experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades, with a notable peak of 48 births in 2020."