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Most popular names in Kütahya
The names given most often to babies born in Kütahya, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Kütahya at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (85 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 122 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 #20 to #1. 36 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (56 babies). Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 152 boy names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Kuzey, from #28 to #8. 65 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Ayşe (12,126 people) and Mehmet (12,951 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Kütahya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 85 | – |
| 2 | Alya | 46 | ▲ 12 |
| 3 | Zeynep | 39 | – |
| 4 | Defne | 38 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Asel | 30 | ▼ 3 |
| 6 | Mihra | 29 | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Elisa | 25 | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Miray | 25 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | İnci | 23 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Umay | 22 | ▲ 12 |
| 10 | Eflin | 21 | ▲ 14 |
| 11 | Yüsra | 19 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Aybüke | 18 | ▲ 5 |
| 12 | Ela | 18 | ▲ 1 |
| 13 | Ahsen | 16 | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Asya | 16 | ▼ 9 |
| 14 | Elif | 15 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Güneş | 15 | ▲ 4 |
| 14 | İpek | 15 | ▼ 5 |
| 15 | Zümra | 14 | ▼ 8 |
| 16 | Ceylin | 13 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Duru | 13 | ▼ 6 |
| 16 | Nehir | 13 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Sare | 13 | ▼ 3 |
| 17 | İlay | 12 | ▲ 8 |
| 17 | Yağmur | 12 | ▲ 3 |
| 18 | Aysima | 11 | ▼ 8 |
| 18 | Mira | 11 | ▲ 4 |
| 19 | Afra | 10 | ▲ 4 |
| 19 | Eylül | 10 | ▼ 3 |
Top boy names in Kütahya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 56 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Metehan | 45 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Alparslan | 44 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Alperen | 25 | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Aybars | 25 | ▲ 2 |
| 4 | Yusuf | 25 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Kerem | 23 | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Yiğit | 23 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Ömer | 18 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Yağız | 18 | ▲ 4 |
| 7 | Çınar | 17 | ▲ 5 |
| 8 | Kuzey | 16 | ▲ 6 |
| 8 | Mert | 16 | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Poyraz | 15 | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Aras | 14 | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | Atlas | 13 | ▲ 6 |
| 11 | Hamza | 13 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Kaan | 12 | – |
| 12 | Ömer Asaf | 12 | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Aslan | 11 | ▼ 4 |
| 13 | Barlas | 11 | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | Miraç | 11 | ▼ 9 |
| 14 | Ali | 10 | ▼ 1 |
| 14 | Alper | 10 | new |
| 14 | İbrahim | 10 | ▲ 5 |
| 14 | Karan | 10 | ▼ 2 |
| 14 | Kıvanç | 10 | ▲ 5 |
| 15 | Altay | 9 | new |
| 15 | Arda | 9 | ▲ 5 |
| 15 | Eymen | 9 | ▼ 7 |
Names that stand out in Kütahya
In Kütahya’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 | Gökçe | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Miraç |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Kütahya
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayşe | 12,126 |
| 2 | Fatma | 12,090 |
| 3 | Hatice | 10,357 |
| 4 | Emine | 10,023 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 3,981 |
| 6 | Havva | 3,649 |
| 7 | Elif | 3,578 |
| 8 | Fadime | 3,234 |
| 9 | Hacer | 2,561 |
| 10 | Şerife | 2,439 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Making sense of Kütahya’s leaders and shared rankings
Popular baby names in Kütahya include several equal-count entries, so the published ranks deserve a careful read. Looking at annual leaders and population names alongside the latest table gives each result its proper context.
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Gökçe leads again
According to TÜİK’s Kütahya province figures, Gökçe leads the girls’ baby-name list in 2025 with 85, after leading in 2024 with 49.
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Göktuğ heads the boys’ table
TÜİK’s 2025 Kütahya baby-name figures place Göktuğ first with 56, followed by Metehan with 45 and Alparslan with 44.
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Equal counts share a rank
In TÜİK’s 2025 Kütahya list, Yusuf, Alperen and Aybars each have 25 and share the published fourth rank.
Why shared ranks matter here
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name figures for Kütahya, Gökçe leads among girls with 85, followed by Alya with 46 and Zeynep with 39. Miray and Elisa share the published seventh rank with 25 each. Among boys, Göktuğ leads with 56, while Yusuf, Alperen and Aybars share fourth place with 25 each. Yiğit and Kerem also share a rank, as do Ömer and Yağız. Preserve these ties when reading or saving the results: their display order does not create a difference in frequency.
Following the sequence of annual leaders
Kütahya’s leading boys’ name changes across the available annual lists. According to TÜİK’s province-level records, Eymen led in 2018, Yusuf in 2019 and Miraç in 2020. Alparslan then led from 2021 through 2024, before Göktuğ led in 2025. For girls, Zeynep led from 2018 through 2021, Defne in 2022, Zeynep again in 2023 and Gökçe in 2024 and 2025. The name statistics guide helps place such annual snapshots in context. Leading a particular year does not establish which name is most common across the whole population.
The broader population picture
If your question concerns the most common names in Kütahya, Turkey, consult the population figures separately. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kütahya lists, Ayşe leads female given names with 12,126, followed by Fatma with 12,090 and Hatice with 10,357. Mehmet leads male given names with 12,951, ahead of Mustafa and Ahmet. Yılmaz leads surnames with 6,301. Source: TÜİK, Turkish Statistical Institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists; 2025, Kütahya province. Explore Mehmet for its meaning, “much praised; worthy of praise,” or use the pronunciation guide for help with Turkish spelling.
Reading Kütahya’s lists accurately
- Keep Miray and Elisa’s equal count visible when comparing girls’ names.
- Treat Yusuf, Alperen and Aybars as tied in the boys’ table.
- Use the year labels to distinguish Göktuğ’s latest lead from Alparslan’s earlier run.
- Preserve Kütahya’s spelling, including ü, when recording the source location.
Frequently asked questions
Which names lead Kütahya’s baby-name lists?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kütahya province figures, Gökçe leads among girls with 85 and Göktuğ among boys with 56.
Why do several names have the same rank?
Their recorded counts are equal. For example, TÜİK’s 2025 Kütahya boys’ list gives Yusuf, Alperen and Aybars 25 each and the same published rank.
What does Göktuğ mean?
Göktuğ is a Turkish-origin name meaning “a sky-blue ceremonial standard.” Its meaning does not indicate the character or background of its bearer.
Is the leading baby name also the leading population name?
The lists measure different groups. In TÜİK’s 2025 Kütahya population figures, Ayşe leads female given names and Mehmet leads male given names.