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Most popular names in Konya
The names given most often to babies born in Konya, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Konya at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (363 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 38 girl names (with ties); 25 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Alya, from #25 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 (278 babies), first for 4 years running. Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 38 boy names (with ties); 25 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Metehan, from #24 to #3. 17 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Ayşe (44,617 people) and Mustafa (51,794 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Konya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 363 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Alya | 232 | ▲ 21 |
| 3 | Defne | 215 | – |
| 4 | Zeynep | 202 | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Asel | 175 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Umay | 149 | ▲ 12 |
| 7 | Zümra | 131 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Asya | 127 | – |
| 9 | Elif | 124 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Miray | 120 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | İnci | 114 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Mihra | 113 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Elisa | 105 | ▼ 2 |
| 14 | Ahsen | 98 | ▼ 1 |
| 15 | Duru | 86 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Aybüke | 82 | ▲ 5 |
| 16 | Ceylin | 82 | new |
| 16 | Efnan | 82 | ▼ 9 |
| 17 | Meryem | 81 | ▼ 1 |
| 18 | Eflin | 75 | new |
| 19 | İpek | 70 | ▲ 3 |
| 20 | Sare | 64 | ▲ 2 |
| 21 | İkra | 62 | ▲ 3 |
| 22 | Aysima | 60 | ▼ 7 |
| 23 | Eslem | 58 | ▼ 11 |
| 24 | Ayşe | 56 | ▼ 1 |
| 25 | Doğa | 55 | ▲ 1 |
| 25 | Eylül | 55 | ▲ 3 |
| 26 | Buğlem | 53 | ▼ 6 |
| 26 | Zehra | 53 | ▼ 7 |
Top boy names in Konya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alparslan | 278 | – |
| 2 | Göktuğ | 260 | – |
| 3 | Metehan | 218 | – |
| 4 | Yusuf | 147 | ▲ 5 |
| 5 | Mustafa | 140 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Alperen | 138 | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Ömer | 121 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Yiğit | 114 | ▲ 8 |
| 9 | Ömer Asaf | 111 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Kerem | 108 | – |
| 11 | Ali | 101 | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Mehmet | 93 | ▼ 7 |
| 12 | Miraç | 93 | ▲ 1 |
| 13 | Aybars | 85 | ▲ 6 |
| 14 | Ahmet | 68 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Ali Asaf | 67 | ▼ 1 |
| 16 | Eymen | 66 | ▼ 5 |
| 17 | Hamza | 63 | ▲ 4 |
| 18 | Mert | 56 | ▲ 7 |
| 19 | İbrahim | 55 | ▼ 1 |
| 20 | Miran | 54 | ▲ 9 |
| 20 | Yağız | 54 | ▲ 4 |
| 21 | Muhammed | 53 | ▼ 4 |
| 22 | Aras | 52 | – |
| 22 | Poyraz | 52 | ▼ 2 |
| 23 | Altay | 49 | new |
| 23 | İsmail | 49 | ▲ 4 |
| 24 | Kaan | 46 | new |
| 25 | Aslan | 45 | ▲ 5 |
| 25 | Çınar | 45 | ▲ 1 |
Names that stand out in Konya
In Konya’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 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Mustafa |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Mustafa |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Mustafa |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Mustafa |
Most common female names in Konya
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayşe | 44,617 |
| 2 | Fatma | 38,212 |
| 3 | Hatice | 29,761 |
| 4 | Emine | 26,920 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 19,100 |
| 6 | Şerife | 17,652 |
| 7 | Havva | 13,007 |
| 8 | Elif | 12,076 |
| 9 | Fadime | 10,904 |
| 10 | Meryem | 10,472 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Konya’s changing name leaders
Popular baby names in Konya can be explored through the latest counts and the sequence of annual leaders. The population tables provide a separate view of names recorded across the province, helping you avoid mixing different kinds of popularity.
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Gökçe takes the girls’ lead
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Konya province figures, Gökçe leads the girls’ baby-name list with 363, followed by Alya with 232.
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Alparslan heads the boys’ list
TÜİK’s 2025 Konya baby-name figures place Alparslan first with 278 and Göktuğ next with 260.
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Mustafa appears in both views
In TÜİK’s 2025 Konya lists, Mustafa ranks fifth among baby boys with 140 and leads male given names across the population with 51,794.
Reading the latest choices
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Konya, Gökçe leads the girls’ baby-name list with 363, followed by Alya with 232 and Defne with 215. Among boys, Alparslan leads with 278, Göktuğ follows with 260 and Metehan has 218. These names can also be explored through their meanings: Gökçe means “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing,” while Metehan means “Mete Khan; Mete the ruler.” Meanings add linguistic context to the table; they do not explain the counts or describe the children who bear the names.
A change after Zeynep’s run at the top
Konya’s annual leaders show a clear change in the latest girls’ list. According to TÜİK’s province-level records, Zeynep led from 2018 through 2024, before Gökçe led in 2025. Among boys, Mustafa led from 2018 through 2021, and Alparslan led from 2022 through 2025. This sequence identifies the leading name in each year, rather than the complete movement of every name. When browsing popular baby names, keep the location and year visible so that a provincial result is not mistaken for a Türkiye-wide ranking.
Separating baby names, population names and surnames
For the most common names in Konya, Turkey, the population tables answer a broader question than the latest baby-name list. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Konya figures, Ayşe leads female given names with 44,617, followed by Fatma and Hatice. Mustafa leads male given names, ahead of Mehmet and Ahmet. Yılmaz leads the separate surname list with 24,625. Source: TÜİK, Turkish Statistical Institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists; 2025, Konya province. Read the methodology when comparing these categories, and explore Mustafa separately for its meaning and origin.
Exploring Konya’s results
- Use the annual leaders to trace the change from Zeynep to Gökçe.
- Distinguish Mustafa’s baby-name ranking from its population ranking.
- Retain the Turkish spelling of Göktuğ, Ömer and Yiğit when searching.
- Compare province-level and Türkiye-wide tables only with their scope clearly identified.
Frequently asked questions
What are Konya’s leading baby names?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Konya province figures, Gökçe leads among girls with 363 and Alparslan among boys with 278.
Was Zeynep previously the leading girls’ name?
Yes. TÜİK’s Konya province annual lists place Zeynep first among girls from 2018 through 2024.
What does Mustafa mean?
Mustafa is an Arabic-origin name meaning “chosen; singled out for distinction.” The meaning describes the name rather than the qualities of a person.
Do these figures describe the beliefs of Konya’s residents?
No. Name-frequency statistics do not establish residents’ religion, sect, ethnicity or personal beliefs.