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Most popular names in Isparta
The names given most often to babies born in Isparta, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Isparta at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (61 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 101 girl names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Gökçe, from #10 to #1. 37 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (53 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 120 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 #13 to #3. 50 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Ayşe (8,143 people) and Mehmet (9,732 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Isparta, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 61 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Defne | 40 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Alya | 34 | ▲ 17 |
| 4 | Asya | 27 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Umay | 24 | ▲ 6 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 23 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Asel | 20 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Duru | 20 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Mihra | 18 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Doğa | 17 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Ada | 16 | ▲ 7 |
| 10 | İpek | 16 | ▲ 4 |
| 10 | Mira | 16 | ▲ 12 |
| 11 | Miray | 15 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Güneş | 14 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Aysima | 13 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Elif | 13 | ▼ 6 |
| 13 | İnci | 13 | – |
| 14 | Eflin | 12 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | İlay | 12 | ▲ 6 |
| 14 | Lina | 12 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Sare | 12 | ▼ 1 |
| 15 | Melisa | 11 | new |
| 16 | Buğlem | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 16 | İkra | 10 | ▼ 1 |
| 17 | Afra | 9 | ▲ 1 |
| 17 | Beren | 9 | ▼ 1 |
| 17 | Ceylin | 9 | ▲ 4 |
| 17 | Elisa | 9 | ▼ 4 |
| 17 | Eslem | 9 | ▼ 8 |
Top boy names in Isparta, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 53 | – |
| 2 | Metehan | 38 | – |
| 3 | Alparslan | 36 | – |
| 4 | Kerem | 22 | – |
| 5 | Yusuf | 19 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Yiğit | 17 | ▲ 5 |
| 7 | Mehmet | 16 | – |
| 8 | Aybars | 15 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Mustafa | 15 | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Alperen | 14 | ▲ 4 |
| 10 | Ömer Asaf | 13 | ▲ 6 |
| 11 | Ali | 12 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Ege | 12 | ▲ 6 |
| 11 | Uras | 12 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Ömer | 11 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Aslan | 10 | ▼ 8 |
| 13 | Atlas | 10 | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Çınar | 10 | ▼ 4 |
| 13 | Kuzey | 10 | ▼ 5 |
| 14 | Aras | 9 | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Miraç | 9 | – |
| 15 | Asaf | 8 | ▲ 3 |
| 15 | Ayaz | 8 | ▼ 5 |
| 15 | Doruk | 8 | – |
| 15 | Eymen | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Gökalp | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Hasan | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Kıvanç | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 16 | Altay | 7 | new |
| 16 | İsmail | 7 | new |
Names that stand out in Isparta
In Isparta’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gökçe | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | Defne | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Göktuğ |
| 2020 | Defne | Mustafa |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Mehmet |
| 2018 | Elif | Mustafa |
Most common female names in Isparta
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayşe | 8,143 |
| 2 | Fatma | 6,171 |
| 3 | Emine | 5,894 |
| 4 | Hatice | 5,641 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 2,996 |
| 6 | Havva | 2,397 |
| 7 | Fadime | 2,396 |
| 8 | Elif | 2,333 |
| 9 | Keziban | 2,121 |
| 10 | Şerife | 2,083 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Following Isparta’s baby-name changes across the years
Popular baby names in Isparta show different leaders from the names most frequently counted across the population. The annual series adds context, showing when today’s leading names previously reached the top.
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Gökçe leads the girls’ list
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Isparta, Gökçe leads the girls’ baby-name list with 61, followed by Defne with 40.
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Göktuğ returns as boys’ leader
TÜİK’s Isparta annual figures place Göktuğ first among boys in 2021 with 32, in 2024 with 41 and in 2025 with 53.
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Ayşe and Mehmet lead population counts
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Isparta population figures, Ayşe leads female names with 8,143 and Mehmet leads male names with 9,732.
Explore the latest leaders through their meanings
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name figures for Isparta, Alya follows Gökçe and Defne among girls with 34. Among boys, Metehan follows Göktuğ with 38, then Alparslan with 36. Meaning offers another way to compare these names without turning their ranks into recommendations. Gökçe means “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing,” while Göktuğ means “a sky-blue ceremonial standard.” Both are Turkish-origin names. Metehan means “Mete Khan; Mete the ruler.” These descriptions concern the names and do not predict a child’s personality.
See how the annual lead positions changed
TÜİK’s Isparta province-level annual series records Elif as the leading girls’ baby name in 2018 and 2020, and Zeynep in 2019 and 2021. Defne leads from 2022 through 2024, followed by Gökçe in 2025. Among boys, Mustafa leads in 2018 and 2020, Mehmet in 2019, Göktuğ in 2021, and Alparslan in 2022 and 2023 before Göktuğ leads again. Annual winners show the changing lead position, without establishing every name’s path. Explore Defne and the name statistics as separate sources of meaning and frequency information.
Use the population table for broader name frequency
Readers looking for the most common names in Isparta, Turkey, should use the population-wide lists. According to TÜİK’s 2025 provincial figures, Fatma and Emine follow Ayşe among female names, while Mustafa and Ali follow Mehmet among male names. Yılmaz, Çelik and Kaya lead the separate surname list. Mehmet and Mustafa also appear among baby names, so always check which category a count belongs to. The source is TÜİK’s address-based population register top-30 lists. Consult Mehmet for name information and the methodology for guidance on interpreting the figures.
Practical ways to explore Isparta’s names
- Compare Göktuğ’s annual first-place results using the year attached to each count.
- Keep Asel and Duru together at 20 each in TÜİK’s 2025 Isparta girls’ baby-name list.
- Preserve the tie between Mustafa and Aybars at 15 each in TÜİK’s 2025 Isparta boys’ baby-name list.
- Use a name’s meaning and pronunciation alongside its ranking when building a personal shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gökçe also the most common female name across Isparta’s population?
No. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Isparta province-level figures, Gökçe leads the girls’ baby-name list, while Ayşe leads the female population list.
What does TÜİK stand for?
TÜİK is the Turkish Statistical Institute. This page cites its address-based population register top-30 lists, with Isparta as the provincial level.
What does Umay mean?
Umay refers to a protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief. This is a cultural association of the name and does not establish the beliefs of anyone who bears it.