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Most popular names in Bursa
The names given most often to babies born in Bursa, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Bursa at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (386 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 32 girl names (with ties); 27 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Alya, from #18 to #1. 14 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Alparslan (326 babies), first for 6 years running. Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 34 boy names (with ties); 25 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Metehan, from #27 to #3. 12 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (41,680 people) and Mehmet (36,373 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Bursa, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 386 | ▲ 11 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 315 | ▲ 4 |
| 3 | Umay | 311 | ▲ 4 |
| 4 | Defne | 307 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Asel | 231 | ▼ 4 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 225 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Asya | 218 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | İnci | 211 | – |
| 9 | Duru | 205 | – |
| 10 | Elisa | 166 | – |
| 11 | Ela | 152 | ▲ 7 |
| 12 | Mihra | 147 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Miray | 146 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | Zümra | 142 | ▼ 9 |
| 15 | Elif | 141 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Lina | 135 | ▼ 5 |
| 17 | Ada | 131 | ▲ 3 |
| 18 | İpek | 118 | ▲ 1 |
| 19 | Ceylin | 116 | new |
| 20 | Doğa | 115 | ▼ 5 |
| 21 | Güneş | 111 | ▲ 7 |
| 22 | Beren | 110 | ▲ 2 |
| 22 | Eylül | 110 | – |
| 22 | Meryem | 110 | ▲ 5 |
| 23 | Nehir | 107 | ▲ 5 |
| 24 | Sare | 99 | ▼ 1 |
| 25 | Eflin | 98 | new |
| 26 | Mira | 97 | new |
| 27 | Ahsen | 93 | ▼ 1 |
| 28 | Aden | 86 | ▼ 14 |
Top boy names in Bursa, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alparslan | 326 | – |
| 2 | Göktuğ | 286 | – |
| 3 | Metehan | 255 | – |
| 4 | Kerem | 192 | – |
| 5 | Ömer | 170 | – |
| 6 | Atlas | 162 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Kuzey | 161 | ▲ 6 |
| 8 | Yusuf | 146 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Aybars | 139 | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Alperen | 138 | ▲ 5 |
| 11 | Aslan | 130 | ▼ 5 |
| 12 | Poyraz | 127 | – |
| 13 | Aras | 125 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Miraç | 117 | ▲ 2 |
| 15 | Mert | 115 | ▲ 9 |
| 15 | Yiğit | 115 | ▲ 7 |
| 16 | Yaman | 114 | ▼ 2 |
| 17 | Ömer Asaf | 112 | ▼ 8 |
| 18 | Çınar | 110 | ▲ 3 |
| 19 | Eymen | 107 | ▼ 8 |
| 20 | Kıvanç | 106 | – |
| 21 | Ege | 103 | ▼ 4 |
| 22 | Miran | 101 | ▲ 1 |
| 23 | Ali Asaf | 100 | ▼ 4 |
| 24 | Yağız | 99 | ▲ 6 |
| 25 | Hamza | 94 | ▼ 7 |
| 26 | Uras | 92 | ▲ 1 |
| 27 | Doruk | 87 | ▼ 1 |
| 27 | Emir | 87 | ▼ 3 |
| 28 | Cihangir | 82 | new |
Names that stand out in Bursa
In Bursa’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Alparslan |
| 2024 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Bursa
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 41,680 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 34,855 |
| 3 | Emine | 29,639 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 28,597 |
| 5 | Elif | 24,351 |
| 6 | Hatice | 23,988 |
| 7 | Merve | 12,596 |
| 8 | Meryem | 11,316 |
| 9 | Zehra | 10,466 |
| 10 | Esra | 10,232 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Bursa’s annual favourites and resident-name totals
Popular baby names in Bursa offer a view of current newborn naming, while the resident lists show names recorded across generations. Comparing these views carefully helps you explore the province’s names without turning a yearly ranking into a claim about the whole population.
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Alya leads the girls’ baby list
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bursa province baby-name figures, Alya leads with 386, followed by Gökçe with 315 and Umay with 311.
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Alparslan remains the boys’ leader
TÜİK’s 2025 Bursa province baby-name figures place Alparslan first with 326, followed by Göktuğ with 286 and Metehan with 255.
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Population totals tell a separate story
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bursa province population figures, Fatma leads female given names with 41,680 and Mehmet leads male given names with 36,373.
Explore the range below the leading names
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bursa province baby-name figures, Defne records 307, Asel 231 and Zeynep 225 among girls. Among boys, Kerem records 192, Ömer 170, Atlas 162 and Kuzey 161. These are counts within the province’s annual baby-name list, not national positions or explanations of family preferences. Open Alya for its meaning, “high, exalted; an elevated place,” or Alparslan for “valiant, courageous lion.” The 2025 baby-name overview offers a route to further exploration while keeping the year explicit.
Distinguish a continuing leader from a rising count
TÜİK’s Bursa province annual baby-name figures show Alparslan leading the boys’ list from 2020 through 2025. Its recorded count was 480 in 2022, 449 in 2023, 419 in 2024 and 326 in 2025: continuing to lead does not mean the count increased each year. Among girls, Zeynep led from 2018 through 2022, Asel led in 2023 and 2024, and Alya led in 2025. Consult name statistics and the methodology to keep leadership, annual counts and broader trend claims distinct.
Read overall frequency separately from newborn choices
For the most common names in Bursa, Turkey, the resident-population lists are the relevant view. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bursa province figures, Ayşe records 34,855 and Emine 29,639 among female names; Mustafa records 36,293 and Ahmet 32,038 among male names. Yılmaz leads surnames with 46,316, followed by Aydın with 32,946 and Kaya with 31,926. Source: TÜİK, address-based population register, top-30 lists; Bursa province, 2025. For meaning, Mehmet means “much praised; worthy of praise,” while Mustafa means “chosen; singled out for distinction.” These meanings describe names rather than personal qualities.
Making useful comparisons in Bursa
- Label every saved count with its year and Bursa province scope.
- Keep a name’s leading position separate from whether its annual count rose or fell.
- Preserve Turkish spelling in Gökçe, Göktuğ, İnci and Ömer.
- Compare newborn lists with newborn lists and resident totals with resident totals.
Frequently asked questions
Did Alparslan’s count rise while it remained first?
Not throughout the period. TÜİK’s Bursa province baby-name figures show 419 in 2024 and 326 in 2025, with Alparslan leading in both years.
Which girls’ name led before Alya?
According to TÜİK’s Bursa province baby-name figures, Asel led with 365 in 2023 and 337 in 2024. Alya led with 386 in 2025.
What does Umay refer to?
Umay refers to a protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief. This association describes the name and does not establish a bearer’s beliefs or background.
Who supplies these official figures?
TÜİK, the Turkish Statistical Institute, supplies the address-based population register name lists cited here. The figures on this page have Bursa province scope.