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Most popular names in Manisa
The names given most often to babies born in Manisa, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Manisa at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (190 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 38 girl names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Zümra, from #27 to #12. 22 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (128 babies). Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 40 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 #29 to #2. 16 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Ayşe (24,160 people) and Mehmet (29,655 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Manisa, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 190 | ▲ 11 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 181 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Defne | 148 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Umay | 114 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Asel | 113 | ▼ 3 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 81 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | İnci | 77 | ▲ 4 |
| 8 | Asya | 73 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Duru | 73 | ▲ 5 |
| 8 | Elisa | 73 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Doğa | 70 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Güneş | 67 | ▲ 7 |
| 11 | Miray | 66 | ▲ 3 |
| 12 | Ada | 65 | ▲ 6 |
| 12 | Zümra | 65 | ▼ 4 |
| 13 | Elif | 60 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Eflin | 59 | new |
| 15 | Arya | 56 | new |
| 15 | Masal | 56 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Mihra | 55 | ▲ 5 |
| 17 | Lina | 54 | ▲ 4 |
| 18 | Ceylin | 53 | new |
| 18 | Eylül | 53 | – |
| 19 | Aden | 50 | ▼ 4 |
| 19 | İkra | 50 | ▼ 3 |
| 20 | Ahsen | 48 | ▲ 7 |
| 20 | Parla | 48 | ▲ 5 |
| 21 | Ela | 47 | ▲ 1 |
| 22 | Kumsal | 46 | ▼ 6 |
| 23 | İpek | 45 | new |
Top boy names in Manisa, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 128 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Alparslan | 117 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Metehan | 110 | – |
| 4 | Atlas | 82 | – |
| 5 | Aras | 77 | – |
| 6 | Kuzey | 72 | ▲ 7 |
| 6 | Yaman | 72 | ▲ 4 |
| 7 | Kerem | 70 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Aslan | 59 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Miraç | 59 | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Miran | 58 | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Poyraz | 58 | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Aybars | 57 | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | Asil | 53 | ▲ 16 |
| 12 | Yusuf | 51 | – |
| 13 | Mehmet | 50 | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | Mustafa | 50 | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Çınar | 49 | ▲ 6 |
| 15 | Ömer Asaf | 48 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Ege | 45 | ▲ 1 |
| 17 | Yiğit | 43 | ▼ 3 |
| 18 | Ömer | 42 | ▼ 7 |
| 19 | Alperen | 40 | ▼ 6 |
| 19 | Uras | 40 | ▲ 8 |
| 20 | Ali | 39 | ▼ 7 |
| 21 | Mert | 38 | ▲ 1 |
| 22 | Ali Asaf | 37 | ▼ 2 |
| 22 | Eymen | 37 | ▼ 15 |
| 22 | Karan | 37 | ▲ 7 |
| 22 | Yağız | 37 | – |
Names that stand out in Manisa
In Manisa’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Asel | Miraç |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2018 | Elif | Eymen |
Most common female names in Manisa
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayşe | 24,160 |
| 2 | Fatma | 23,622 |
| 3 | Hatice | 18,328 |
| 4 | Emine | 17,114 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 10,969 |
| 6 | Elif | 10,188 |
| 7 | Fadime | 9,574 |
| 8 | Meryem | 5,236 |
| 9 | Sultan | 4,191 |
| 10 | Merve | 4,151 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Following Manisa’s changing baby-name favourites
Popular baby names in Manisa have changed at the top across the available years. The latest lists, earlier leaders and population totals each answer a different question, giving you several useful ways to explore names recorded in the province.
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Alya heads the girls’ list
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Manisa province figures, Alya leads among baby girls with 190, followed by Gökçe with 181.
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Göktuğ takes the boys’ lead
TÜİK’s 2025 Manisa baby-name figures place Göktuğ first with 128, ahead of Alparslan with 117 and Metehan with 110.
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Several names share ranks
In TÜİK’s 2025 Manisa girls’ list, Duru, Asya and Elisa share the published eighth rank with 73 each.
The latest names and their meanings
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name figures for Manisa, Alya leads among girls with 190, followed by Gökçe with 181 and Defne with 148. Alya means “high, exalted; an elevated place.” Among boys, Göktuğ leads with 128 and means “a sky-blue ceremonial standard.” Alparslan follows with 117 and Metehan with 110. These meanings offer a way to explore the names beyond their positions in the table. Neither a meaning nor a rank establishes the qualities, beliefs or background of a person who bears the name.
Tracing the changes in annual leaders
Manisa’s annual leaders vary across the available period. According to TÜİK’s province-level lists, Elif led among girls in 2018, followed by Zeynep in 2019 and 2020. Defne led in 2021 and 2022, Asel in 2023, Defne again in 2024 and Alya in 2025. Among boys, Eymen led from 2018 through 2020, Miraç in 2021, Alparslan from 2022 through 2024 and Göktuğ in 2025. Consult the name statistics guide before drawing wider conclusions: an annual leader sequence does not show every name’s rise or fall.
Names counted across Manisa’s population
If you are researching the most common names in Manisa, Turkey, turn to the population lists. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Manisa figures, Ayşe leads female given names with 24,160, followed by Fatma and Hatice. Mehmet leads male given names with 29,655, ahead of Mustafa and Ahmet. Yılmaz leads surnames with 18,997, followed by Kaya and Demir. Source: TÜİK, Turkish Statistical Institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists; 2025, Manisa province. Explore Mehmet for its meaning, “much praised; worthy of praise,” and use the province directory to find other local tables.
Comparing Manisa’s name lists
- Use the annual leaders to distinguish a returning leader, such as Defne, from a change at the top.
- Keep Duru, Asya and Elisa tied in the latest girls’ list.
- Preserve the shared boys’ ranks for Kuzey and Yaman, and for Miraç and Aslan.
- Check meaning and pronunciation separately when exploring Alya or Göktuğ.
Frequently asked questions
Which baby names lead in Manisa?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Manisa province figures, Alya leads among girls with 190 and Göktuğ among boys with 128.
Did Defne lead in earlier years?
Yes. TÜİK’s Manisa province annual lists place Defne first among girls in 2021, 2022 and 2024.
What does Asel mean?
Asel is an Arabic-origin name meaning “honey, the sweet substance made by bees.” Its linguistic origin does not establish a bearer’s ethnicity or religion.
Are these rankings national results?
No. The figures quoted here are TÜİK’s Manisa province results for their stated years; Türkiye-wide tables have a different geographical scope.