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Most popular names in Kayseri
The names given most often to babies born in Kayseri, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Kayseri at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (226 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 38 girl names (with ties); 26 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Alya, from #30 to #2. 17 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Alparslan (196 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 50 boy names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Alparslan, from #21 to #1. 22 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (28,216 people) and Mustafa (30,683 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Kayseri, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 226 | ▲ 2 |
| 2 | Alya | 176 | ▲ 14 |
| 3 | Defne | 146 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | İnci | 133 | ▲ 5 |
| 5 | Umay | 128 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Asya | 112 | – |
| 7 | Zeynep | 109 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Asel | 98 | ▼ 6 |
| 9 | Elisa | 77 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Duru | 74 | ▲ 5 |
| 11 | Elif | 72 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Miray | 67 | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Zümra | 63 | ▼ 8 |
| 14 | Mihra | 53 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Aysima | 49 | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | Ela | 49 | ▲ 10 |
| 16 | İpek | 48 | ▼ 4 |
| 17 | Beren | 47 | ▲ 6 |
| 18 | Eylül | 43 | ▲ 1 |
| 19 | Ceylin | 42 | new |
| 20 | Buğlem | 41 | ▼ 1 |
| 21 | Nehir | 40 | ▲ 8 |
| 22 | Eslem | 37 | ▼ 5 |
| 23 | Güneş | 36 | ▲ 6 |
| 24 | Aybüke | 35 | – |
| 24 | İkra | 35 | ▼ 5 |
| 24 | Masal | 35 | ▲ 3 |
| 25 | Ahsen | 33 | ▲ 2 |
| 25 | Lina | 33 | ▼ 5 |
| 25 | Mira | 33 | – |
Top boy names in Kayseri, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alparslan | 196 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Göktuğ | 188 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Metehan | 127 | – |
| 4 | Aybars | 96 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Kerem | 76 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Yusuf | 72 | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Alperen | 71 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Yiğit | 65 | ▲ 3 |
| 9 | Ömer Asaf | 61 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Çınar | 55 | ▲ 5 |
| 11 | Ali Asaf | 52 | ▲ 11 |
| 12 | Ahmet | 51 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Kuzey | 51 | ▲ 10 |
| 13 | Mustafa | 50 | ▼ 6 |
| 14 | Ömer | 46 | ▼ 6 |
| 15 | Atlas | 44 | ▲ 10 |
| 16 | Ali | 43 | ▲ 1 |
| 16 | Aras | 43 | ▼ 5 |
| 17 | Eymen | 41 | ▼ 10 |
| 17 | Poyraz | 41 | ▼ 2 |
| 18 | Kaan | 40 | – |
| 18 | Miraç | 40 | ▼ 8 |
| 19 | Altay | 37 | new |
| 19 | Mehmet | 37 | ▼ 6 |
| 20 | Cihan | 35 | new |
| 20 | Mert | 35 | ▼ 6 |
| 21 | Barlas | 32 | new |
| 21 | Hamza | 32 | new |
| 21 | Miran | 32 | ▲ 6 |
| 21 | Yağız | 32 | ▼ 2 |
Names that stand out in Kayseri
In Kayseri’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gökçe | Alparslan |
| 2024 | Defne | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Asel | Göktuğ |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Göktuğ |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Mustafa |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Kayseri
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 28,216 |
| 2 | Hatice | 17,799 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 17,028 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 11,520 |
| 5 | Emine | 10,850 |
| 6 | Elif | 9,333 |
| 7 | Şerife | 7,131 |
| 8 | Merve | 5,552 |
| 9 | Zehra | 4,822 |
| 10 | Meryem | 4,514 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Kayseri’s recent choices and established given names
The lists of popular baby names in Kayseri offer a view of recent naming choices, while population-wide records show a broader picture. Keeping those views apart makes the figures more useful, whether you are exploring a name or comparing annual results.
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Girls’ baby-name leader
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kayseri province figures, Gökçe led with 226, followed by Alya with 176 and Defne with 146.
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Boys’ baby-name leader
TÜİK’s 2025 Kayseri province list placed Alparslan first with 196 and Göktuğ next with 188.
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A separate population picture
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kayseri province population lists, Fatma led female names with 28,216 and Mustafa led male names with 30,683.
Looking beyond the leading names
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kayseri province baby-name figures, Umay recorded 128 among girls, followed by Asya with 112 and Zeynep with 109. Among boys, Metehan recorded 127 and Aybars 96. These entries help you look beyond the names at the very top without making claims about the whole country. Umay refers to a protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief, while Metehan means “Mete Khan; Mete the ruler.” Their meanings and associations concern the names; they do not explain why individual families chose them.
How Kayseri’s annual leaders have changed
TÜİK’s Kayseri province annual lists show Zeynep leading girls’ names from 2018 through 2022, followed by Asel in 2023, Defne in 2024 and Gökçe in 2025. The boys’ leaders changed more often: Eymen led in 2018 and 2019, Mustafa in 2020, Göktuğ in 2021, Alparslan in 2022, Göktuğ in 2023 and 2024, and Alparslan in 2025. Explore Zeynep or Alparslan for their meanings. The methodology provides context for reading these annual snapshots without assuming that a winning name rose steadily.
What “most common” means in a provincial search
A search for the most common names in Kayseri, Turkey, can refer to given names across the population or names chosen for babies. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kayseri province population figures, Hatice and Ayşe followed Fatma among female names, while Mehmet and Ahmet followed Mustafa among male names. Yılmaz, Şahin and Yıldırım headed the separate surname list. Surnames are family names, not additional given names. Visit name statistics to keep these categories distinct, then explore Mustafa for its meaning, “chosen; singled out for distinction.”
Reading Kayseri’s figures carefully
- Label saved figures as Kayseri province results rather than Türkiye-wide results.
- Compare annual baby-name lists with the same category in another year.
- Keep Ömer Asaf together when recording the listed double name.
- Preserve Turkish characters when searching for Göktuğ, İnci or Yiğit.
- Read an individual name’s meaning separately from its statistical position.
Frequently asked questions
What is the source for the Kayseri lists?
Source: TÜİK, 2025, Kayseri province, address-based population register, top-30 lists. Earlier leaders come from the corresponding annual provincial lists.
Does the annual leader show why a name became popular?
No. The figures show recorded frequency and position, but they do not establish families’ reasons for choosing a name.
What does Gökçe mean?
Gökçe is a Turkish-origin name meaning “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing.” This is the name’s meaning, not a claim about the appearance or character of its bearer.