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Most popular names in Adıyaman
The names given most often to babies born in Adıyaman, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Adıyaman at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Zeynep (78 babies). Nationally it ranked #4.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 71 girl names (with ties); 27 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Asel, from #28 to #4. 40 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Yusuf (68 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #4.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 109 boy names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Mert, from #30 to #12. 70 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (13,228 people) and Mehmet (16,730 people); the most common surname is Doğan.
Top girl names in Adıyaman, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeynep | 78 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Alya | 77 | ▲ 14 |
| 3 | Defne | 67 | – |
| 4 | Asel | 55 | – |
| 5 | Meryem | 53 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Asya | 51 | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Zümra | 50 | ▼ 6 |
| 8 | Gökçe | 45 | ▲ 8 |
| 9 | Elif | 44 | ▼ 5 |
| 10 | Elisa | 39 | – |
| 11 | Mihra | 38 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Eflin | 34 | ▲ 9 |
| 12 | Ela | 34 | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | İnci | 32 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | Duru | 27 | ▲ 5 |
| 15 | Umay | 26 | ▲ 4 |
| 16 | Ahsen | 25 | ▼ 4 |
| 17 | Lina | 23 | ▼ 1 |
| 18 | Masal | 22 | ▼ 4 |
| 18 | Miray | 22 | ▼ 9 |
| 19 | Amine | 21 | ▼ 5 |
| 19 | Eylül | 21 | ▼ 8 |
| 20 | Azra | 20 | ▼ 12 |
| 20 | Ecrin | 20 | ▼ 2 |
| 20 | Nehir | 20 | ▼ 13 |
| 21 | Doğa | 19 | ▼ 3 |
| 21 | Eslem | 19 | ▼ 11 |
| 21 | Fatma | 19 | ▲ 2 |
| 21 | Zehra | 19 | ▼ 12 |
| 22 | Ceylin | 18 | ▼ 1 |
Top boy names in Adıyaman, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yusuf | 68 | – |
| 2 | Miran | 60 | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Alparslan | 55 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Ömer Asaf | 55 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Ali Asaf | 48 | ▲ 5 |
| 5 | Cihan | 45 | ▲ 22 |
| 6 | Ömer | 42 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Muhammed Ali | 39 | – |
| 8 | Kerem | 36 | – |
| 9 | Yiğit Ali | 35 | ▲ 10 |
| 10 | Aras | 33 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Mustafa | 33 | ▼ 1 |
| 10 | Poyraz | 33 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Yiğit | 29 | ▲ 7 |
| 12 | Ali | 27 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Hamza | 27 | ▲ 3 |
| 12 | Mert | 27 | ▲ 9 |
| 13 | Metehan | 26 | ▼ 1 |
| 14 | Miraç | 24 | ▼ 3 |
| 15 | Mehmet | 23 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Hasan | 22 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Mahir | 22 | ▲ 11 |
| 16 | Muhammed | 22 | ▼ 10 |
| 17 | Alperen | 21 | ▼ 4 |
| 17 | Göktuğ | 21 | ▲ 5 |
| 17 | Muhammed Asaf | 21 | ▼ 3 |
| 18 | Ahmet | 20 | ▼ 8 |
| 18 | Talha | 20 | ▲ 4 |
| 19 | Ayaz | 18 | ▼ 9 |
| 19 | İbrahim | 18 | ▼ 5 |
Names that stand out in Adıyaman
In Adıyaman’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
Girl names
Boy names
- Muhammed Ali 7.
- Yiğit Ali 9.
- Hasan 16.
- Mahir 16.
- Muhammed 16.
- Muhammed Asaf 17.
- Talha 18.
- İbrahim 19.
- Umut 19.
- Yunus Emre 20.
- Baran 21.
- Devran 21.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2024 | Zümra | Yusuf |
| 2023 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
Most common female names in Adıyaman
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 13,228 |
| 2 | Zeynep | 8,955 |
| 3 | Emine | 7,650 |
| 4 | Elif | 5,659 |
| 5 | Ayşe | 5,598 |
| 6 | Hatice | 4,901 |
| 7 | Zeliha | 3,983 |
| 8 | Hanım | 2,562 |
| 9 | Remziye | 2,366 |
| 10 | Songül | 2,167 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Adıyaman’s name rankings across generations
Popular baby names in Adıyaman and common names across the whole population offer different views of the province’s name statistics. The area here is Adıyaman province—il in Turkish—so the figures should not be read as covering only its central city.
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The latest baby-name leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Adıyaman-province figures, Zeynep led the girls’ baby-name list with 78, followed by Alya with 77. Yusuf led the boys’ list with 68.
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A shared boys’ position
TÜİK’s 2025 Adıyaman figures give Ömer Asaf and Alparslan a shared third position, with 55 each. The tie belongs in any account of the ranking.
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All-age leaders differ
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Adıyaman-province figures, Fatma led the female all-age given-name list with 13,228 and Mehmet led the male list with 16,730.
Read close positions without overstating them
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Adıyaman-province figures, Zeynep and Alya occupy the leading girls’ positions with 78 and 77 respectively, followed by Defne with 67. These are the reported counts, not evidence of the reasons behind a choice or a prediction for a future year. Zeynep means “a fragrant flowering tree,” while Alya means “high, exalted; an elevated place.” Consult name statistics to keep the annual ranking separate from the dictionary meanings and from figures covering people of all ages.
Trace the leaders without inventing a cause
According to TÜİK’s Adıyaman-province figures, Zeynep led the girls’ baby-name list from 2018 through 2023, Zümra led in 2024, and Zeynep led again in 2025. Yusuf led the boys’ list from 2018 through 2022; Ömer Asaf led in 2023, followed by Yusuf in 2024 and 2025. The sequence establishes which names led, without explaining the circumstances behind the results. Explore Yusuf and Zümra individually, and use the methodology guide when interpreting the limits of an annual list.
Distinguish given names from surnames
A search for the most common names in Adıyaman Turkey may mean given names or surnames. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Adıyaman-province figures, Zeynep appears in the female all-age given-name list with 8,955, while Mustafa appears in the male list with 10,270. In the separate surname list, Doğan leads with 8,594, followed by Kaya with 8,175 and Demir with 8,096. Browse the provinces hub for geographic context or Mustafa’s entry for its meaning. Shared names alone establish no relationship between their bearers.
Read Adıyaman’s results precisely
- Keep the dotless ı in Adıyaman when recording the province name.
- Preserve the shared position for Ömer Asaf and Alparslan.
- Treat Ali Asaf, Muhammed Ali and Yiğit Ali as complete listed names.
- Separate annual baby counts from all-age name counts.
- Describe changes in leaders without assigning an unsupported social explanation.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Adıyaman’s statistics come from?
Source: TÜİK, address-based population register, top-30 lists, Adıyaman province, for the stated years. TÜİK is Türkiye’s national statistics institute.
Can Zeynep appear in both baby and all-age tables?
Yes. The tables describe different populations, so a name can appear in both with a different count and position.
Does a double name count as separate component names here?
Read each entry as the complete name shown. Do not redistribute its reported count among the component names.
Can the rankings identify residents’ beliefs or ancestry?
No. They describe the frequency of names within the stated province and year.