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Most popular names in Antalya
The names given most often to babies born in Antalya, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Antalya at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (272 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 41 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 #21 to #3. 19 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Alparslan (198 babies), first for 5 years running. Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 39 boy names (with ties); 28 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Alparslan, from #25 to #1. 15 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (42,059 people) and Mehmet (49,351 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Antalya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 272 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Defne | 238 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Alya | 230 | ▲ 20 |
| 4 | Umay | 181 | ▲ 10 |
| 5 | Asel | 168 | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Asya | 143 | – |
| 7 | Elisa | 140 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Duru | 124 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Zeynep | 115 | ▼ 5 |
| 10 | Elif | 104 | – |
| 11 | Güneş | 103 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | İnci | 103 | – |
| 12 | Miray | 101 | ▲ 6 |
| 13 | Doğa | 99 | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | Ela | 99 | ▲ 9 |
| 13 | Lina | 99 | ▼ 6 |
| 14 | Ada | 92 | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | Mira | 88 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | İpek | 81 | ▼ 1 |
| 17 | Arya | 80 | ▲ 9 |
| 18 | Aden | 75 | ▼ 10 |
| 19 | Parla | 68 | ▲ 9 |
| 20 | Mihra | 67 | ▼ 1 |
| 21 | Kumsal | 65 | ▼ 4 |
| 22 | Ceylin | 63 | new |
| 23 | Eflin | 60 | new |
| 24 | Nehir | 57 | new |
| 24 | Öykü | 57 | ▲ 1 |
| 25 | Ece | 56 | ▲ 4 |
| 25 | Eylül | 56 | ▼ 4 |
Top boy names in Antalya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alparslan | 198 | – |
| 2 | Göktuğ | 175 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Metehan | 149 | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Aslan | 141 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Atlas | 126 | – |
| 6 | Kerem | 100 | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Aybars | 91 | ▲ 5 |
| 7 | Yiğit | 91 | ▲ 4 |
| 8 | Kuzey | 86 | ▲ 7 |
| 9 | Yusuf | 81 | ▲ 6 |
| 10 | Aras | 80 | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Miran | 79 | ▲ 10 |
| 12 | Çınar | 78 | – |
| 12 | Ege | 78 | ▲ 15 |
| 13 | Mert | 77 | ▼ 5 |
| 14 | Miraç | 76 | ▼ 6 |
| 15 | Poyraz | 74 | ▼ 3 |
| 16 | Deniz | 72 | ▼ 2 |
| 17 | Alperen | 69 | ▼ 7 |
| 18 | Yaman | 68 | ▲ 4 |
| 19 | Karan | 67 | ▼ 1 |
| 20 | Eymen | 66 | ▼ 1 |
| 20 | Ömer | 66 | ▼ 7 |
| 21 | Asil | 65 | ▲ 8 |
| 21 | Ömer Asaf | 65 | ▼ 12 |
| 22 | Ali | 64 | ▼ 6 |
| 23 | Mustafa | 62 | ▼ 9 |
| 24 | Barlas | 61 | ▲ 4 |
| 24 | Yağız | 61 | ▲ 5 |
| 25 | Ayaz | 60 | ▼ 3 |
Names that stand out in Antalya
In Antalya’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gökçe | Alparslan |
| 2024 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Antalya
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 42,059 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 39,255 |
| 3 | Hatice | 26,564 |
| 4 | Emine | 26,416 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 18,711 |
| 6 | Elif | 14,762 |
| 7 | Meryem | 9,091 |
| 8 | Şerife | 8,420 |
| 9 | Havva | 8,219 |
| 10 | Merve | 7,985 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Reading Antalya’s recent favourites across the years
Popular baby names in Antalya show a changing girls’ leader alongside a sustained run for Alparslan among boys in the supplied recent years. The population lists add a separate perspective on names recorded across generations.
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Gökçe leads among newborn girls
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Antalya, Gökçe led with 272, followed by Defne with 238 and Alya with 230.
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Alparslan remains the boys’ leader
TÜİK’s Antalya province-level series records Alparslan leading among newborn boys from 2021 through 2025. Its 2025 count was 198.
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The leading surnames
TÜİK’s 2025 Antalya province-level figures list Yılmaz with 40,245, Kaya with 27,549 and Demir with 25,471 as the leading surnames.
Looking beyond the leading entries
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Antalya, Göktuğ followed Alparslan among newborn boys with 175, while Metehan recorded 149. Yiğit and Aybars shared a count of 91 further down the list. Among girls, Umay recorded 181 and Asel 168 after the leading entries. Explore Umay, whose meaning is “protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief,” or Asel, meaning “honey, the sweet substance made by bees.” These explanations concern the names and do not identify a bearer’s beliefs, background or character.
Comparing continuity with changes at the top
TÜİK’s Antalya province-level series records Zeynep as the leading girls’ baby name from 2018 through 2020. Defne led in 2021 and 2022, Asel in 2023, Defne again in 2024, and Gökçe in 2025. Among boys, Eymen led from 2018 through 2020 before Alparslan’s subsequent run. Remaining first does not mean retaining the same count: Alparslan recorded 224 in 2024 and 198 in 2025. Use name statistics and the 2025 overview to keep counts, positions and periods distinct.
Understanding the names common across the population
For the most common names in Antalya, Turkey, consult the population ranking rather than the newborn list. According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level data, Fatma led female names with 42,059, followed by Ayşe with 39,255 and Hatice with 26,564. Mehmet led male names with 49,351, ahead of Mustafa with 41,488 and Ali with 31,783. Mehmet means “much praised; worthy of praise,” while Mustafa means “chosen; singled out for distinction.” Their meanings and population frequencies provide separate kinds of information about the names.
Exploring Antalya’s naming patterns
- Compare counts as well as leading positions when reading successive years.
- Keep Yiğit and Aybars together when noting their shared count.
- Use the population list when researching names across generations.
- Read a name’s historical or belief-related meaning as information about the name itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official source for Antalya’s lists?
Source: TÜİK, the Turkish Statistical Institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists. The figures cited here refer to Antalya province and the stated year.
Was Gökçe also the leading girls’ name in the previous year?
No. According to TÜİK’s 2024 Antalya province-level figures, Defne led with 226.
Does Alparslan’s leading position mean its count increased?
No. A name can remain first while its count changes. The supplied Antalya figures show this between 2024 and 2025.