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Most popular names in Ağrı
The names given most often to babies born in Ağrı, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Ağrı at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Zeynep (69 babies), first for 8 years running. Nationally it ranked #4.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 87 girl names (with ties); 25 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Asel, from #30 to #3. 57 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Miran (89 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #6.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 90 boy names (with ties); 27 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Adar, from #30 to #3. 56 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (6,002 people) and Mehmet (6,104 people); the most common surname is Kaya.
Top girl names in Ağrı, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeynep | 69 | – |
| 2 | Zümra | 55 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Asel | 51 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Elisa | 48 | ▲ 5 |
| 5 | Arya | 46 | ▲ 14 |
| 6 | Alya | 43 | ▲ 24 |
| 7 | Defne | 42 | ▲ 8 |
| 8 | Lavin | 36 | ▲ 14 |
| 9 | Nehir | 35 | ▼ 1 |
| 10 | Gökçe | 33 | ▲ 13 |
| 10 | Mihra | 33 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Elif | 31 | ▼ 5 |
| 12 | Eflin | 30 | ▲ 12 |
| 12 | İkra | 30 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Ecrin | 27 | ▼ 5 |
| 14 | Asmin | 25 | ▼ 1 |
| 14 | Efnan | 25 | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Kumsal | 25 | – |
| 15 | Azra | 24 | ▲ 3 |
| 15 | Lina | 24 | ▼ 8 |
| 16 | Asel Lina | 23 | ▲ 1 |
| 16 | Asya | 23 | ▲ 2 |
| 16 | Eylül | 23 | ▲ 3 |
| 17 | Hümeyra | 22 | ▲ 2 |
| 17 | Meryem | 22 | ▼ 6 |
| 18 | Masal | 21 | ▼ 13 |
| 18 | Menesa | 21 | ▼ 8 |
| 19 | Evin | 20 | ▲ 2 |
| 19 | Umay | 20 | ▲ 11 |
| 19 | Züleyha | 20 | ▼ 1 |
Top boy names in Ağrı, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miran | 89 | – |
| 2 | Devran | 58 | ▲ 18 |
| 3 | Adar | 52 | ▲ 7 |
| 4 | Ömer Asaf | 51 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Ali Asaf | 44 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Halil İbrahim | 44 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Aras | 43 | ▲ 6 |
| 7 | Muhammed Ali | 42 | ▲ 4 |
| 8 | Yusuf | 38 | ▼ 3 |
| 9 | Eymen | 37 | ▼ 6 |
| 10 | Miraç | 33 | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Ayaz | 29 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Hamza | 27 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Muhammed | 25 | ▼ 6 |
| 13 | Yiğit | 25 | ▲ 5 |
| 14 | Cihan | 24 | ▲ 16 |
| 15 | Emirhan | 23 | ▲ 10 |
| 16 | Ömer | 22 | ▲ 2 |
| 17 | Asaf | 21 | ▲ 3 |
| 17 | Civan | 21 | new |
| 17 | Çınar | 21 | ▲ 3 |
| 17 | Devrim | 21 | ▲ 11 |
| 17 | Yunus Emre | 21 | ▼ 2 |
| 18 | Baran | 20 | ▼ 2 |
| 18 | Poyraz | 20 | ▼ 10 |
| 18 | Yiğit Efe | 20 | ▼ 5 |
| 19 | Metehan | 19 | ▲ 1 |
| 20 | Ahmet | 18 | ▼ 1 |
| 20 | Arda | 18 | ▲ 8 |
| 20 | Emir Asaf | 18 | ▲ 3 |
Names that stand out in Ağrı
In Ağrı’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
Girl names
Boy names
- Devran 2.
- Adar 3.
- Halil İbrahim 5.
- Muhammed Ali 7.
- Muhammed 13.
- Emirhan 15.
- Asaf 17.
- Civan 17.
- Devrim 17.
- Yunus Emre 17.
- Baran 18.
- Yiğit Efe 18.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zeynep | Miran |
| 2024 | Zeynep | Miran |
| 2023 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Ali Asaf |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Miran |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Miran |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Miran |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Miraç |
Most common female names in Ağrı
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 6,002 |
| 2 | Zeynep | 4,904 |
| 3 | Elif | 3,278 |
| 4 | Ayşe | 3,068 |
| 5 | Rabia | 2,510 |
| 6 | Hatice | 2,258 |
| 7 | Meryem | 1,663 |
| 8 | Berfin | 1,647 |
| 9 | Zehra | 1,639 |
| 10 | Esra | 1,636 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Reading Ağrı’s baby-name trends alongside established names
Popular baby names in Ağrı show what families chose in a particular year, while the wider population lists describe names across generations. Keeping these views separate helps you explore both recent choices and names with a longer presence in the province.
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The 2025 baby-name leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Ağrı, Zeynep led the girls’ list with 69 and Miran led the boys’ list with 89.
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A sustained lead for Zeynep
Zeynep topped Ağrı’s girls’ baby-name list in every supplied year from 2018 through 2025. The boys’ leading name changed during that period.
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A separate surname picture
In TÜİK’s 2025 Ağrı province-level surname figures, Kaya led with 15,283, followed by Demir with 11,682 and Yıldız with 7,849.
What the latest baby-name list shows
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level data for Ağrı, Zümra followed Zeynep among girls with 55, ahead of Asel with 51. Among boys, Devran followed Miran with 58, then Adar with 52. The list also includes names written as separate words, such as Ömer Asaf and Halil İbrahim; read each complete entry when comparing counts. Explore the 2025 baby-name overview for a broader reference, or visit double names to explore names presented in that form.
How the leading names changed over time
Ağrı’s annual leaders show continuity alongside changes at the top. TÜİK’s province-level figures record Zeynep leading in 2018 with 187 and again in 2025 with 69. Among boys, Miraç led in 2018 with 153; Ali Asaf led in 2022 with 80, and Eymen in 2023 with 67. Miran returned to the lead in 2024 and remained there in 2025. These annual snapshots describe recorded choices, without explaining the reasons behind them. Use the statistics guide to keep years and measures aligned.
Connecting population figures with name meanings
If you are researching the most common names in Ağrı, Turkey, use the population list rather than the newborn ranking. TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures put Fatma first among female names with 6,002 and Mehmet first among male names with 6,104. Meanings offer a separate way to explore: Zeynep means “a fragrant flowering tree,” while Mehmet means “much praised; worthy of praise.” These describe the names, without making claims about the people who bear them.
Ways to explore Ağrı’s lists
- Choose the newborn list for recent naming choices and the population list for names across generations.
- Keep Turkish spelling, including the ğ in Ağrı, when saving names.
- Compare complete entries: Ali Asaf and Halil İbrahim are listed as whole names.
- Treat an absent name as outside the displayed selection, rather than unused.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Ağrı’s official name figures come from?
Source: TÜİK, the Turkish Statistical Institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists. Figures cited here identify Ağrı as the province and give the relevant year.
Was Miran always the leading boys’ baby name?
No. The supplied Ağrı series also records Miraç, Ali Asaf and Eymen as annual leaders.
Does a popular name identify someone’s background?
No. These figures describe name frequencies and do not establish anyone’s religion, ethnicity, regional identity or character.