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Most popular names in Denizli
The names given most often to babies born in Denizli, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Denizli at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (131 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 48 girl names (with ties); 28 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is İnci, from #27 to #6. 19 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (95 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 65 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 #26 to #2. 31 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (18,965 people) and Mehmet (20,851 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Denizli, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 131 | ▲ 9 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 127 | – |
| 3 | Defne | 98 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Umay | 92 | ▲ 5 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 68 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | İnci | 61 | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Asya | 60 | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Elisa | 57 | – |
| 9 | Asel | 52 | ▼ 8 |
| 9 | Doğa | 52 | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Elif | 49 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Ada | 45 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Güneş | 44 | ▼ 6 |
| 13 | Duru | 43 | ▼ 2 |
| 14 | Sare | 41 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Miray | 37 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Ela | 36 | ▼ 2 |
| 17 | Parla | 34 | ▲ 9 |
| 18 | Eylül | 32 | ▲ 1 |
| 19 | Nehir | 29 | ▼ 2 |
| 20 | Eflin | 28 | new |
| 21 | İpek | 27 | – |
| 22 | Kumsal | 25 | ▼ 4 |
| 23 | Yağmur | 24 | ▲ 5 |
| 24 | Öykü | 23 | – |
| 25 | Afra | 22 | new |
| 25 | Melis | 22 | new |
| 26 | Arya | 20 | ▲ 4 |
| 26 | Aybüke | 20 | ▲ 2 |
| 26 | Ceylin | 20 | new |
Top boy names in Denizli, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 95 | – |
| 2 | Alparslan | 87 | – |
| 3 | Metehan | 85 | – |
| 4 | Kerem | 59 | ▲ 3 |
| 5 | Atlas | 58 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Kuzey | 46 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Ege | 43 | ▲ 5 |
| 8 | Aslan | 37 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Aybars | 37 | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Mert | 36 | ▲ 7 |
| 9 | Poyraz | 36 | ▲ 5 |
| 10 | Yusuf | 35 | ▲ 7 |
| 11 | Yiğit | 34 | – |
| 12 | Barlas | 32 | ▲ 9 |
| 13 | Alperen | 30 | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Deniz | 30 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Mete | 30 | ▲ 7 |
| 13 | Yağız | 30 | ▲ 4 |
| 14 | Mehmet | 29 | ▼ 1 |
| 15 | Asil | 28 | ▲ 8 |
| 16 | Doruk | 26 | ▲ 11 |
| 17 | Ömer Asaf | 25 | ▼ 5 |
| 18 | Ali | 23 | ▼ 2 |
| 18 | Aras | 23 | ▼ 7 |
| 18 | Miraç | 23 | ▼ 9 |
| 18 | Ömer | 23 | ▼ 3 |
| 18 | Umut | 23 | ▲ 10 |
| 19 | Ayaz | 22 | ▲ 4 |
| 19 | Çınar | 22 | ▲ 3 |
| 19 | Mustafa | 22 | ▼ 1 |
Names that stand out in Denizli
In Denizli’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | Asel | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Denizli
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 18,965 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 18,297 |
| 3 | Hatice | 13,370 |
| 4 | Emine | 9,322 |
| 5 | Elif | 6,859 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 6,813 |
| 7 | Meryem | 4,956 |
| 8 | Sultan | 4,599 |
| 9 | Huriye | 3,715 |
| 10 | Gülsüm | 3,657 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Comparing Denizli’s latest favourites with earlier leaders
Popular baby names in Denizli offer a snapshot of recent choices, with Alya and Göktuğ leading the latest lists. Earlier annual results and population-wide counts help place that snapshot in context without turning it into a claim about the province’s people.
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Alya leads among girls
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name figures for Denizli, Alya leads with 131, followed by Gökçe with 127 and Defne with 98.
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The leading boys’ names
TÜİK’s 2025 Denizli baby-name figures place Göktuğ first with 95, Alparslan second with 87 and Metehan third with 85.
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Equal counts also appear
In TÜİK’s 2025 Denizli lists, Asel and Doğa each have 52 among girls, while Aybars and Aslan each have 37 among boys.
Exploring meanings beside the latest results
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Denizli, Alya and Gökçe occupy the leading positions in the girls’ baby-name list. Their entries answer a different question from their rankings: Alya means “high, exalted; an elevated place,” while Gökçe means “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing.” Reading the meaning alongside the count lets you explore both language and recorded use. The names by origin directory offers another route for browsing. An origin label belongs to the name and does not identify a bearer’s background.
How Denizli’s annual leaders have shifted
TÜİK’s province-level baby-name series for Denizli shows Zeynep leading the girls’ list from 2018 through 2021, Defne in 2022, Asel in 2023 and 2024, and Alya in 2025. The boys’ lead belongs to Eymen in 2018–2020, Alparslan in 2021–2023 and Göktuğ in 2024–2025. These sequences identify the annual leaders without supplying a reason for each change. Explore Zeynep or Alparslan to learn about the names themselves, keeping those explanations separate from claims about trends or family preferences.
Looking beyond names given to babies
For the most common names in Denizli, Turkey, consult the population-wide lists. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Denizli figures, Fatma leads the female list with 18,965, followed by Ayşe with 18,297 and Hatice with 13,370. Mehmet leads the male list with 20,851, followed by Mustafa with 16,607 and Ali with 13,772. Yılmaz heads the separate surname list with 12,744. The name statistics page and methodology guide help frame these different measures. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Denizli province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Useful ways to explore Denizli’s names
- Start with the latest baby list for current choices, then consult earlier leaders for context.
- Keep Alya’s meaning separate from its statistical position; neither explains why an individual family chose it.
- Retain equal ranks for Asel and Doğa, and for Aybars and Aslan.
- Use province-level figures consistently when comparing Denizli with another location.
Frequently asked questions
Did Göktuğ’s count increase when it remained first?
TÜİK’s Denizli province figures show Göktuğ leading with 103 in 2024 and 95 in 2025. Its position remained first while its count decreased.
Was Alya also the leading girls’ name in 2024?
No. TÜİK’s Denizli province figures place Asel first in 2024 with 101 and Alya first in 2025 with 131.
Are Mehmet’s population figures comparable to Göktuğ’s baby-name count?
They describe different groups. In TÜİK’s 2025 Denizli data, Mehmet’s figure belongs to the male population-wide list, while Göktuğ’s belongs to the boys’ baby-name list.