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Most popular names in Diyarbakır
The names given most often to babies born in Diyarbakır, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Diyarbakır at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Zeynep (253 babies). Nationally it ranked #4.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 39 girl names (with ties); 22 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Asel, from #18 to #3. 24 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Miran (300 babies). Nationally it ranked #6.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 36 boy names (with ties); 21 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Miran, from #17 to #1. 17 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (20,709 people) and Mehmet (41,977 people); the most common surname is Kaya.
Top girl names in Diyarbakır, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeynep | 253 | – |
| 2 | Elisa | 249 | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | Asel | 248 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Alya | 232 | new |
| 5 | Eflin | 216 | ▲ 9 |
| 5 | Lina | 216 | ▼ 3 |
| 6 | Meryem | 183 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Lavin | 174 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Defne | 158 | – |
| 9 | Arya | 155 | ▲ 12 |
| 10 | Mihra | 146 | ▲ 7 |
| 11 | Elif | 144 | ▼ 6 |
| 12 | Asya | 128 | ▲ 6 |
| 12 | İkra | 128 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Zümra | 127 | – |
| 14 | Roza | 121 | ▲ 2 |
| 15 | Nehir | 116 | – |
| 16 | Miray | 112 | ▲ 4 |
| 17 | Efnan | 107 | ▼ 10 |
| 18 | Eylül | 100 | ▲ 6 |
| 19 | Masal | 97 | ▼ 1 |
| 20 | Delal | 96 | ▲ 6 |
| 21 | Azra | 88 | ▼ 9 |
| 21 | Ecrin | 88 | ▼ 12 |
| 22 | Ravza | 86 | ▲ 4 |
| 23 | Asmin | 84 | ▲ 4 |
| 23 | Ceylin | 84 | new |
| 23 | Ebrar | 84 | ▼ 15 |
| 24 | Ela | 79 | new |
| 24 | Havin | 79 | new |
Top boy names in Diyarbakır, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miran | 300 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Yusuf | 285 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Muhammed | 218 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Miraç | 192 | – |
| 5 | Ömer Asaf | 184 | – |
| 6 | Ömer | 172 | – |
| 7 | Eymen | 169 | – |
| 8 | Adar | 162 | ▲ 9 |
| 9 | Muhammed Ali | 150 | ▼ 1 |
| 10 | Ali Asaf | 146 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Aras | 137 | – |
| 12 | Poyraz | 114 | ▲ 1 |
| 13 | Hamza | 105 | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | Cihan | 104 | new |
| 15 | Ayaz | 102 | ▼ 3 |
| 15 | Civan | 102 | new |
| 16 | Asaf | 96 | new |
| 17 | Çınar | 94 | ▲ 9 |
| 18 | Mustafa | 90 | ▼ 2 |
| 19 | Mahir | 89 | ▲ 8 |
| 19 | Umut | 89 | ▼ 9 |
| 20 | Ahmet | 83 | ▼ 2 |
| 21 | Baran | 82 | ▼ 6 |
| 22 | Mirza | 81 | new |
| 23 | Berat | 78 | ▲ 1 |
| 24 | Ali | 76 | ▼ 2 |
| 25 | Devran | 71 | new |
| 25 | Renas | 71 | ▲ 3 |
| 26 | Alparslan | 70 | ▲ 4 |
| 26 | Şervan | 70 | new |
Names that stand out in Diyarbakır
In Diyarbakır’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zeynep | Miran |
| 2024 | Asel | Muhammed |
| 2023 | Zeynep | Muhammed |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Muhammed |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
Most common female names in Diyarbakır
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 20,709 |
| 2 | Zeynep | 18,787 |
| 3 | Emine | 12,796 |
| 4 | Elif | 12,639 |
| 5 | Ayşe | 10,705 |
| 6 | Remziye | 9,784 |
| 7 | Hatice | 7,851 |
| 8 | Sultan | 7,489 |
| 9 | Leyla | 6,838 |
| 10 | Songül | 6,832 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Reading continuity and change in Diyarbakır’s name lists
Popular baby names in Diyarbakır show a continuing girls’ leader and a change at the top of the boys’ list. Reading the annual results beside the population-wide tables gives each kind of popularity its proper scope.
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Zeynep continues to lead
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name figures for Diyarbakır, Zeynep leads the girls’ list with 253, followed by Elisa with 249 and Asel with 248.
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Miran heads the boys’ list
TÜİK’s 2025 Diyarbakır baby-name figures place Miran first with 300, Yusuf second with 285 and Muhammed third with 218.
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Lina and Eflin share a rank
In TÜİK’s 2025 Diyarbakır girls’ baby-name list, Lina and Eflin each have 216. The equal counts support a shared position.
A continuing leader can have changing counts
TÜİK’s province-level annual baby-name lists for Diyarbakır place Zeynep first among girls in every year shown from 2018 through 2025. Its recorded count is 536 in 2018 and 253 in 2025. The continuing lead therefore does not mean that its count stayed constant or increased. The Zeynep entry gives the meaning “a fragrant flowering tree.” For comparisons, use the name statistics page and keep rank separate from count; the supplied figures alone do not explain the change or establish its causes.
Following the boys’ leaders and double names
TÜİK’s province-level series for Diyarbakır shows Yusuf leading the boys’ baby-name list from 2018 through 2021, Muhammed from 2022 through 2024, and Miran in 2025. The latest list also includes Ömer Asaf, Muhammed Ali and Ali Asaf as distinct entries. Their counts should remain attached to those complete names rather than being added to shorter entries. Explore Miran or Yusuf individually, and use the double-name guide when comparing the forms. Rankings describe recorded names without identifying the beliefs or background of their bearers.
Names across the province’s population
If your question concerns the most common names in Diyarbakır, Turkey, use the population-wide tables. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Diyarbakır figures, Fatma leads the female list with 20,709, followed by Zeynep with 18,787 and Emine with 12,796. Mehmet leads the male list with 41,977, followed by Yusuf with 18,318 and Ahmet with 17,909. Kaya leads the separate surname list with 35,014. Read the methodology guide for context. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Diyarbakır province, address-based population register, top-30 lists. These province-level results should not be presented as national rankings.
Checks for reading Diyarbakır’s results
- Compare Zeynep’s annual counts as well as its continuing first-place position.
- Keep Muhammed Ali separate from Muhammed when recording or comparing entries.
- Preserve the dotless ı in Diyarbakır when copying the province name.
- Use name entries for meanings and the dated TÜİK lists for official popularity figures.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeynep first in both female lists?
No. In TÜİK’s 2025 Diyarbakır province figures, Zeynep leads the girls’ baby-name list, while Fatma leads the female population-wide list.
Does Miran’s leading position show how it ranked in earlier years?
No. TÜİK’s supplied Diyarbakır province data establishes Miran as the 2025 boys’ leader. The earlier annual winners do not provide Miran’s earlier ranks.
Can these names identify a resident’s ethnicity or religion?
No. A name, its meaning or its position in a provincial list does not establish a person’s ethnicity, religion, sect or character.