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Most popular names in Kırıkkale
The names given most often to babies born in Kırıkkale, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Kırıkkale at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (25 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 72 girl names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Alya, from #16 to #1. 32 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (29 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 71 boy names (with ties); 28 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Alparslan, from #15 to #2. 33 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (3,529 people) and Mustafa (4,006 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Kırıkkale, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 25 | ▲ 10 |
| 1 | Asya | 25 | ▲ 3 |
| 2 | Defne | 23 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Gökçe | 20 | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Umay | 17 | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Asel | 16 | ▼ 3 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 15 | ▼ 5 |
| 7 | İnci | 12 | – |
| 8 | Elisa | 11 | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Mihra | 11 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Ada | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Arya | 10 | new |
| 9 | Masal | 10 | ▼ 4 |
| 9 | Miray | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Elif | 8 | – |
| 10 | Öykü | 8 | new |
| 10 | Yüsra | 8 | new |
| 10 | Zümra | 8 | ▼ 5 |
| 11 | Eylül | 7 | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | İpek | 7 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Lina | 7 | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Sare | 7 | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Aymira | 6 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Doğa | 6 | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Eflin | 6 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Güneş | 6 | – |
| 12 | İkra Nur | 6 | new |
| 13 | Buğlem | 5 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Ceylin | 5 | – |
| 13 | Ebrar | 5 | ▼ 2 |
Top boy names in Kırıkkale, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 29 | – |
| 2 | Alparslan | 21 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Metehan | 16 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Kerem | 14 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Aybars | 12 | – |
| 6 | Alperen | 11 | – |
| 7 | Atlas | 10 | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Miran | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Altay | 8 | new |
| 8 | Eymen | 8 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Kuzey | 8 | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Ömer Asaf | 8 | ▼ 5 |
| 8 | Yaman | 8 | new |
| 9 | Aras | 7 | ▼ 4 |
| 9 | Ayaz | 7 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Ali | 6 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Çınar | 6 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Miraç Efe | 6 | new |
| 10 | Ömer | 6 | – |
| 10 | Yiğit | 6 | ▼ 5 |
| 11 | Ali Asaf | 5 | ▼ 8 |
| 11 | Aren | 5 | new |
| 11 | Batuhan | 5 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Cihan | 5 | new |
| 11 | Göktürk | 5 | – |
| 11 | Muhammed Ali | 5 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Mustafa | 5 | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Tunahan | 5 | new |
| 11 | Uras | 5 | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Uraz | 5 | new |
Names that stand out in Kırıkkale
In Kırıkkale’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
Girl names
Boy names
- Altay 8.
- Miraç Efe 10.
- Aren 11.
- Batuhan 11.
- Göktürk 11.
- Muhammed Ali 11.
- Tunahan 11.
- Uras 11.
- Uraz 11.
- Yiğit Alp 11.
- Alihan 12.
- Barlas 12.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | Defne | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Göktuğ |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Göktuğ |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Göktuğ |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Kerem |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Kırıkkale
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 3,529 |
| 2 | Hatice | 2,991 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 2,571 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 2,383 |
| 5 | Emine | 2,082 |
| 6 | Sultan | 1,764 |
| 7 | Elif | 1,702 |
| 8 | Fadime | 1,237 |
| 9 | Merve | 1,024 |
| 10 | Meryem | 999 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Kırıkkale’s shared girls’ lead and changing name lists
The latest popular baby names in Kırıkkale include a shared lead among girls, an important detail when comparing the results. Alongside these recent choices, the population lists show which given names are most frequently recorded across the province.
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A shared girls’ lead
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kırıkkale province figures, Asya and Alya shared the leading girls’ position with 25 each.
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The boys’ leading entry
TÜİK’s 2025 Kırıkkale province boys’ baby-name list placed Göktuğ first with 29, followed by Alparslan with 21.
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Names across the population
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kırıkkale province population figures, Fatma led female names with 3,529 and Mustafa led male names with 4,006.
Keeping the shared lead visible
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kırıkkale province baby-name figures, Asya and Alya each recorded 25, ahead of Defne with 23 and Gökçe with 20. A shortened annual summary may name Asya, but the detailed list also places Alya at the top. Their similar spellings do not make them the same name: Asya means the name of the continent Asia, while Alya means “high, exalted; an elevated place.” Read the entries separately, and use names by meaning to explore their different meanings beyond the shared statistical position.
Reading annual leaders as snapshots
TÜİK’s Kırıkkale province annual lists show Zeynep leading girls’ names from 2018 through 2022 and again in 2024, with Asel leading in 2023. The detailed 2025 list records the shared lead of Asya and Alya. Among boys, Göktuğ led in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025; Eymen, Kerem, Ömer Asaf and Alparslan led the other listed years. This sequence does not reveal every intervening rank or the reasons behind choices. Explore Zeynep and Göktuğ, then check the methodology for guidance on interpreting annual results.
Choosing the right list for your question
If you want the most common names in Kırıkkale, Turkey, first decide whether you mean babies or the wider population. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kırıkkale province population figures, Hatice and Ayşe followed Fatma among female names, while Mehmet and Ahmet followed Mustafa among male names. Yılmaz, Şahin and Doğan headed the surname list, which records family names separately. The name statistics pages help distinguish these categories. For a different kind of information, Mehmet means “much praised; worthy of praise”; that meaning is not a personal assessment.
Using Kırıkkale’s results accurately
- Include Alya alongside Asya whenever you summarize the latest girls’ leaders.
- Use the detailed list to check ties that a short annual summary may not display.
- Keep the Turkish spelling Kırıkkale when labelling provincial results.
- Separate population counts from baby-name counts in your notes.
- Read Asya and Alya as distinct entries despite their similar written forms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the source of the Kırıkkale figures?
Source: TÜİK, 2025, Kırıkkale province, address-based population register, top-30 lists. Earlier comparisons use the corresponding annual provincial lists.
Is Asya the sole leading girls’ name?
No. TÜİK’s detailed 2025 Kırıkkale province list records both Asya and Alya at 25, so they share the lead.
Do name origins describe the people of Kırıkkale?
No. An origin label concerns a name’s linguistic history. It does not identify a bearer’s ethnicity, religion, regional background or character.