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Most popular names in Bitlis
The names given most often to babies born in Bitlis, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Bitlis at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (59 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 197 girl names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Asel, from #22 to #5. 147 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Miran (56 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #6.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 207 boy names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Devran, from #27 to #2. 145 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Zeynep (3,334 people) and Yusuf (3,245 people); the most common surname is Demir.
Top girl names in Bitlis, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 59 | ▲ 18 |
| 2 | Zümra | 58 | – |
| 3 | Zeynep | 43 | – |
| 4 | Meryem | 41 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Asel | 39 | ▼ 4 |
| 6 | Mihra | 34 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Defne | 33 | ▲ 8 |
| 8 | Asya | 29 | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Elif | 23 | – |
| 10 | Ecrin | 22 | ▼ 5 |
| 10 | Elisa | 22 | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Gökçe | 21 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Hümeyra | 21 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | İkra | 20 | – |
| 13 | Efnan | 19 | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Lavin | 19 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Lina | 19 | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Nehir | 19 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Eslem | 18 | ▼ 7 |
| 15 | Ahsen | 17 | ▲ 3 |
| 15 | Ebrar | 17 | ▼ 10 |
| 15 | Züleyha | 17 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Asel Lina | 16 | – |
| 16 | Ceylin | 16 | ▲ 6 |
| 16 | Eflin | 16 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Hazal | 16 | ▼ 4 |
| 17 | Azra | 15 | ▼ 5 |
| 18 | Arya | 14 | ▼ 1 |
| 18 | Rabia | 14 | ▼ 2 |
| 19 | Asmin | 13 | – |
Top boy names in Bitlis, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miran | 56 | – |
| 2 | Devran | 44 | ▲ 20 |
| 3 | Ali Asaf | 36 | ▲ 5 |
| 4 | Halil İbrahim | 35 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Poyraz | 34 | ▲ 5 |
| 6 | Yusuf | 29 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Aras | 28 | ▲ 5 |
| 7 | Muhammed Ali | 28 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Civan | 26 | new |
| 8 | Hamza | 26 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Ömer | 26 | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Eymen | 25 | – |
| 10 | Ayaz | 24 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Adar | 23 | ▲ 6 |
| 11 | Ömer Asaf | 23 | ▼ 5 |
| 12 | Çınar | 22 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Mahir | 21 | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | Emir | 20 | ▲ 2 |
| 15 | Ahmet | 19 | ▲ 2 |
| 16 | Miraç | 18 | ▼ 11 |
| 16 | Yiğit | 18 | ▲ 8 |
| 17 | Kerem | 16 | ▲ 7 |
| 18 | Metehan | 15 | ▲ 7 |
| 18 | Mustafa | 15 | ▼ 8 |
| 19 | Adem | 14 | ▼ 4 |
| 19 | Berat | 14 | ▲ 5 |
| 19 | Muhammed | 14 | ▼ 6 |
| 19 | Talha | 14 | ▲ 8 |
| 20 | Baran | 13 | ▲ 1 |
| 20 | Ensar | 13 | ▲ 3 |
Names that stand out in Bitlis
In Bitlis’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Miran |
| 2024 | Asel | Miran |
| 2023 | Asel | Yusuf |
| 2022 | Zümra | Miran |
| 2021 | Nehir | Muhammed Ali |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Miran |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Miran |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Hamza |
Most common female names in Bitlis
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeynep | 3,334 |
| 2 | Fatma | 2,644 |
| 3 | Elif | 2,438 |
| 4 | Ayşe | 1,680 |
| 5 | Meryem | 1,640 |
| 6 | Zehra | 1,405 |
| 7 | Hatice | 1,335 |
| 8 | Rabia | 1,302 |
| 9 | Esra | 1,175 |
| 10 | Songül | 1,137 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Exploring Bitlis’s close rankings and recurring name choices
Popular baby names in Bitlis include closely placed girls’ names and several double names in the boys’ list. Reading the counts, annual leaders and resident-population tables separately gives each pattern its proper context.
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A close girls’ ranking
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bitlis province baby-name figures, Alya leads with 59, followed by Zümra with 58.
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Miran leads the boys’ list
TÜİK’s 2025 Bitlis province baby-name figures place Miran first with 56 and Devran next with 44.
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Zeynep and Yusuf lead among residents
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bitlis province population figures, Zeynep leads female given names with 3,334 and Yusuf leads male given names with 3,245.
Keep close counts and double names intact
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bitlis province baby-name figures, Zeynep follows Alya and Zümra with 43, while Meryem records 41 and Asel 39. The boys’ list includes Ali Asaf with 36, Halil İbrahim with 35 and Muhammed Ali with 28. These double names should remain intact when reading the table; a count attached to Muhammed Ali is not a separate count for either component. Explore double names for that naming format, or open Alya and Asel to compare their meanings alongside their recorded popularity.
Read the sequence of annual leaders
TÜİK’s Bitlis province baby-name leaders show Zeynep heading the girls’ list in 2018, 2019 and 2020, followed by Nehir in 2021 and Zümra in 2022. Asel led in 2023 and 2024 before Alya led in 2025. For boys, Miran led in 2019, 2022, 2024 and 2025, with Yusuf leading in 2020 and 2023. The sequence records leadership, not every name’s movement between years. Use name statistics and the methodology to check the scope before describing a longer trend.
Compare population frequency with name meanings
The most common names in Bitlis, Turkey, across residents are a different measure from newborn choices. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bitlis province figures, Fatma records 2,644 and Elif 2,438 among female names; Mehmet records 2,953 and Ömer 2,336 among male names. Demir heads the separate surname list with 3,990. Source: TÜİK, address-based population register, top-30 lists; Bitlis province, 2025. For meaning rather than frequency, Zeynep means “a fragrant flowering tree,” and Yusuf means “may God add; may God increase.” Those meanings do not explain the recorded counts.
Reading Bitlis’s results carefully
- Keep Alya and Zümra’s recorded counts visible instead of treating their positions as a wide gap.
- Copy Halil İbrahim and Muhammed Ali with their full spelling and spacing.
- Preserve shared ranks: Muhammed Ali and Aras each record 28 in TÜİK’s 2025 Bitlis province baby-name list.
- Label resident totals clearly when placing them beside annual baby-name counts.
Frequently asked questions
Which girls’ name followed Alya most closely?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bitlis province baby-name figures, Zümra followed Alya, with 58 compared with Alya’s 59.
Was Asel the girls’ leader before Alya?
Yes. TÜİK’s Bitlis province baby-name figures show Asel leading with 59 in 2023 and 58 in 2024, followed by Alya with 59 in 2025.
Can I split a double name’s count between its parts?
No. Use the count for the complete entry as listed. The table does not provide a basis for reallocating that count to separate names.
What is TÜİK?
TÜİK is the Turkish Statistical Institute. These figures come from its address-based population register name lists and refer to Bitlis province.