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Most popular names in Amasya
The names given most often to babies born in Amasya, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Amasya at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (36 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 86 girl names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Alya, from #18 to #1. 32 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (36 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 96 boy names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Alparslan, from #18 to #2. 41 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (4,612 people) and Mustafa (5,622 people); the most common surname is Şahin.
Top girl names in Amasya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 36 | ▲ 7 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 32 | ▲ 4 |
| 3 | Defne | 29 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 25 | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Umay | 24 | – |
| 6 | İnci | 19 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | İpek | 15 | ▼ 6 |
| 8 | Asel | 13 | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Güneş | 13 | ▼ 3 |
| 9 | Elif | 12 | ▲ 4 |
| 10 | Ada | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Asya | 10 | ▼ 1 |
| 10 | Mihra | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Doğa | 9 | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | Eylül | 9 | ▲ 7 |
| 12 | Duru | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Eflin | 8 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Elisa | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Eliz | 8 | ▲ 6 |
| 12 | İkra | 8 | new |
| 12 | Masal | 8 | ▼ 4 |
| 12 | Miray | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Sare | 8 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Zümra | 8 | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Aysima | 7 | – |
| 13 | Parla | 7 | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | Afra | 6 | new |
| 14 | Alya Lina | 6 | new |
| 14 | Aybüke | 6 | ▲ 2 |
| 14 | Beren | 6 | – |
Top boy names in Amasya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 36 | – |
| 2 | Alparslan | 26 | – |
| 3 | Metehan | 24 | – |
| 4 | Kuzey | 15 | ▲ 8 |
| 4 | Yağız | 15 | ▲ 9 |
| 5 | Yaman | 14 | ▲ 5 |
| 6 | Ayaz | 13 | – |
| 6 | Aybars | 13 | – |
| 6 | Kerem | 13 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Alperen | 12 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Miraç | 12 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Uras | 11 | – |
| 9 | Kaan | 10 | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Yavuz Selim | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Yiğit | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Asil | 9 | ▲ 5 |
| 10 | Atlas | 9 | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Karan | 9 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Çınar | 8 | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Dağhan | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Eymen | 8 | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Gökalp | 8 | – |
| 11 | Mert | 8 | new |
| 11 | Yiğit Efe | 8 | new |
| 12 | Barlas | 7 | – |
| 12 | Göktürk | 7 | ▲ 3 |
| 12 | Kıvanç | 7 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Mehmet | 7 | new |
| 12 | Poyraz | 7 | new |
| 12 | Yağız Alp | 7 | ▲ 1 |
Names that stand out in Amasya
In Amasya’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
Girl names
Boy names
- Yağız 4.
- Uras 8.
- Kaan 9.
- Yavuz Selim 9.
- Asil 10.
- Karan 10.
- Dağhan 11.
- Gökalp 11.
- Yiğit Efe 11.
- Barlas 12.
- Göktürk 12.
- Kıvanç 12.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | İpek | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Asya | Göktuğ |
| 2021 | Asel | Göktuğ |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
Most common female names in Amasya
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 4,612 |
| 2 | Emine | 4,267 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 3,626 |
| 4 | Hatice | 2,692 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 2,558 |
| 6 | Elif | 1,864 |
| 7 | Fadime | 1,549 |
| 8 | Hanife | 1,343 |
| 9 | Merve | 1,171 |
| 10 | Şerife | 1,144 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Exploring Amasya’s changing baby-name leaders
Popular baby names in Amasya show a changing sequence of girls’ leaders and several returns to the top for Göktuğ among boys. Reading that history alongside the latest figures helps distinguish an annual favourite from a name common across generations.
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Matching counts in separate lists
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Amasya, Alya led among newborn girls with 36 and Göktuğ among newborn boys with 36.
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A changing girls’ leader
The supplied Amasya series records Asel, Asya, Defne, İpek and Alya as successive girls’ leaders from 2021 through 2025.
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Surnames have their own ranking
TÜİK’s 2025 Amasya province-level surname figures place Şahin first with 5,011, followed by Yılmaz with 4,151 and Demir with 3,704.
Looking closely at the latest selections
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level data for Amasya, Gökçe followed Alya among newborn girls with 32, while Defne recorded 29. Among boys, Alparslan followed Göktuğ with 26 and Metehan recorded 24. Equal counts also appear further down the lists: Asel and Güneş each recorded 13 among girls, while Yağız and Kuzey each recorded 15 among boys. Explore Alya, meaning “high, exalted; an elevated place,” or Metehan, meaning “Mete Khan; Mete the ruler,” to add meaning to a statistical shortlist.
What the annual sequence can tell you
TÜİK’s Amasya province-level series records Zeynep as the leading girls’ baby name from 2018 through 2020. Later leaders change each year in the supplied sequence, ending with Alya in 2025. Among boys, Ömer Asaf led from 2018 through 2020; Göktuğ led in 2021 and 2022, Alparslan in 2023, and Göktuğ again in 2024 and 2025. These are records of the leading entries, rather than complete histories for every name. The statistics pages help frame such comparisons, while double names provide another browsing route.
Finding the names common across generations
If your question concerns the most common names in Amasya, Turkey, the population list is the relevant starting point. According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures, Fatma led female names with 4,612, followed by Emine with 4,267 and Ayşe with 3,626. Mustafa led male names with 5,622, ahead of Mehmet with 4,560 and Ahmet with 4,122. You can explore Mustafa and Mehmet separately for their meanings. Their population positions should not be read as their positions among babies born that year.
Reading Amasya’s figures with care
- Treat Alya’s and Göktuğ’s matching counts as leaders of separate girls’ and boys’ lists.
- Keep İpek’s dotted capital İ when recording the name.
- Use the annual sequence to follow leading names without assuming why preferences changed.
- Check tied counts before describing one listed name as more frequent than another.
Frequently asked questions
What is the source for Amasya’s name statistics?
Source: TÜİK, the Turkish Statistical Institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists. The figures here refer to Amasya province and the stated year.
Was Alya the leading girls’ name in the previous year?
No. TÜİK’s 2024 Amasya province-level figures show İpek leading with 20.
Can these lists explain why a name became popular?
The supplied figures show counts and positions. They do not establish the reasons families chose a name or reveal the identities or beliefs of its bearers.