Provinces
Most popular names in Karabük
The names given most often to babies born in Karabük, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Karabük at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (31 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 51 girl names (with ties); 22 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Alya, from #11 to #1. 25 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Metehan (18 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 61 boy names (with ties); 22 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Aras, from #14 to #4. 27 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (4,231 people) and Mustafa (3,404 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Karabük, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 31 | ▲ 10 |
| 2 | Defne | 20 | – |
| 3 | Gökçe | 16 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Doğa | 15 | – |
| 5 | İpek | 14 | ▲ 5 |
| 6 | İnci | 13 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Zeynep | 12 | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Duru | 11 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Umay | 11 | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Eylül | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Mihra | 9 | ▼ 1 |
| 10 | Zümra | 9 | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Ela | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Asya | 7 | ▼ 7 |
| 12 | Aybüke | 7 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Gülce | 7 | new |
| 13 | Asel | 6 | ▼ 9 |
| 13 | Beren | 6 | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Elisa | 6 | ▼ 8 |
| 13 | İlay | 6 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Yüsra | 6 | ▼ 1 |
| 14 | Azra | 5 | ▼ 5 |
| 14 | Efnan | 5 | ▼ 2 |
| 14 | Leyla | 5 | new |
| 14 | Miray | 5 | ▼ 5 |
| 14 | Öykü | 5 | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | Ada | 4 | ▼ 6 |
| 15 | Beril | 4 | new |
| 15 | Derin | 4 | new |
| 15 | Eflin | 4 | new |
Top boy names in Karabük, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metehan | 18 | ▲ 4 |
| 2 | Göktuğ | 15 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Aybars | 12 | ▲ 5 |
| 4 | Alparslan | 10 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Aras | 10 | ▲ 6 |
| 4 | Kerem | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Yağız | 10 | ▲ 5 |
| 5 | Aslan | 9 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Atlas | 9 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Ayaz | 9 | ▲ 3 |
| 5 | Barlas | 9 | – |
| 6 | Kaan | 8 | ▲ 3 |
| 6 | Kuzey | 8 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Mert | 8 | ▲ 3 |
| 6 | Yaman | 8 | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | Yiğit | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Altay | 7 | new |
| 7 | Ege | 7 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Ömer | 7 | ▲ 3 |
| 7 | Ömer Asaf | 7 | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Karan | 6 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Tunahan | 6 | new |
| 9 | Asil | 5 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Eymen | 5 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Hamza | 5 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Miraç | 5 | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Yağız Alp | 5 | new |
| 10 | Ali Asaf | 4 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Alperen | 4 | ▼ 5 |
| 10 | Alptuğ | 4 | new |
Names that stand out in Karabük
In Karabük’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Metehan |
| 2024 | Gökçe | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ali Asaf |
Most common female names in Karabük
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 4,231 |
| 2 | Emine | 2,728 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 2,684 |
| 4 | Hatice | 2,669 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 1,698 |
| 6 | Elif | 1,499 |
| 7 | Şerife | 1,249 |
| 8 | Hanife | 1,148 |
| 9 | Merve | 857 |
| 10 | Kezban | 856 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding shared ranks in Karabük’s name lists
Popular baby names in Karabük include several equal counts, making shared ranks an important part of reading the tables. The annual leaders and all-age population lists provide further context without turning a single year’s results into a prediction.
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Alya and Metehan lead
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Karabük province figures, Alya leads the girls’ list with 31 and Metehan leads the boys’ list with 18.
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Several boys’ names share a rank
TÜİK’s 2025 Karabük province list records Kerem, Aras, Alparslan and Yağız at the shared rank of fourth, each with 10.
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The population list has different leaders
In TÜİK’s 2025 Karabük province figures, Fatma leads female given names with 4,231 and Mustafa leads male given names with 3,404.
Give equal counts the same weight
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Karabük province figures, Duru and Umay share the listed rank of eighth among girls, each with 11. Among boys, Ayaz, Atlas and Aslan share the listed rank of fifth, each with 9. Equal counts should remain equal when you summarise the table; their order on the page does not create an advantage for any name. Explore Duru or Ayaz as individual entries, and retain the supplied shared ranks whenever you copy or compare these results.
Trace the changes in the annual leaders
TÜİK’s Karabük province series shows Zeynep leading the girls’ list from 2018 through 2020, followed by Defne from 2021 through 2023, Gökçe in 2024 and Alya in 2025. Among boys, Alparslan led from 2021 through 2023, followed by Göktuğ in 2024 and Metehan in 2025. The sequence shows changing leaders but does not establish a future trend. Read Metehan, meaning “Mete Khan; Mete the ruler,” or Alya, meaning “high, exalted; an elevated place,” to explore the latest leaders beyond their counts.
Distinguish given names from surnames and baby names
For the most common names in Karabük, Turkey, consult the resident-population figures rather than the baby-name ranking. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Karabük province lists, Fatma, Emine and Ayşe lead female given names, while Mustafa, Mehmet and Ahmet lead male given names. Yılmaz leads the separate surname list with 4,892, followed by Özdemir with 2,813 and Kaya with 2,456. Surnames are family names, so they belong in their own comparison. The statistics guide and methodology provide context for reading these different lists.
Keep Karabük’s shared results clear
- Copy tied names with their equal counts and shared listed rank.
- Avoid treating a page’s display order as a tiebreaker.
- Check whether a figure refers to babies or residents of all ages.
- Preserve Turkish letters in Karabük, Yağız and Özdemir when taking notes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the source of Karabük’s name figures?
Source: TÜİK, 2025, Karabük province, address-based population register top-30 lists. TÜİK is the Turkish Statistical Institute.
Which boys’ name follows Metehan in 2025?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Karabük province figures, Göktuğ follows with 15, ahead of Aybars with 12.
Was Alya also the girls’ leader in 2024?
No. TÜİK’s Karabük province figures show Gökçe leading in 2024 with 22, followed by Alya in 2025 with 31.
Does a low count mean a name is rare throughout Türkiye?
A Karabük province count cannot establish national rarity. Any national comparison needs figures explicitly labelled for Türkiye and the relevant year.