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Most popular names in Mardin
The names given most often to babies born in Mardin, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Mardin at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Zeynep (138 babies), first for 7 years running. Nationally it ranked #4.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 39 girl names (with ties); 22 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Asel, from #27 to #2. 20 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Yusuf (167 babies). Nationally it ranked #4.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 39 boy names (with ties); 19 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Ayaz, from #23 to #11. 15 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Zeynep (10,038 people) and Mehmet (14,281 people); the most common surname is Demir.
Top girl names in Mardin, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeynep | 138 | – |
| 2 | Asel | 123 | – |
| 3 | Lina | 118 | ▲ 5 |
| 4 | Elif | 111 | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Eflin | 101 | ▲ 11 |
| 6 | Elisa | 98 | ▲ 5 |
| 7 | Lavin | 97 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Meryem | 92 | ▼ 3 |
| 9 | Defne | 83 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Alya | 75 | new |
| 11 | Asya | 74 | – |
| 12 | Eylül | 73 | – |
| 13 | Arya | 71 | ▲ 5 |
| 14 | Delal | 67 | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | İkra | 65 | ▲ 4 |
| 15 | Miray | 65 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Zümra | 63 | ▼ 3 |
| 17 | Azra | 62 | ▼ 10 |
| 18 | Ebrar | 56 | ▼ 14 |
| 18 | Ecrin | 56 | ▼ 12 |
| 19 | Mihra | 55 | – |
| 19 | Nehir | 55 | ▼ 9 |
| 20 | Ela | 48 | – |
| 21 | İnci | 47 | ▲ 1 |
| 22 | Asmin | 46 | ▼ 3 |
| 23 | Zehra | 45 | ▼ 8 |
| 23 | Züleyha | 45 | ▲ 4 |
| 24 | Ceylin | 44 | new |
| 25 | Nisa | 43 | ▼ 4 |
| 25 | Roza | 43 | new |
Top boy names in Mardin, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yusuf | 167 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Miran | 140 | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Muhammed | 139 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Miraç | 136 | – |
| 5 | Ömer | 115 | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Ömer Asaf | 87 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Eymen | 86 | – |
| 8 | Ahmet | 80 | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Ali | 76 | ▲ 5 |
| 10 | Mehmet | 72 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Ayaz | 71 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Adar | 68 | ▲ 6 |
| 13 | Hamza | 65 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Aras | 63 | ▲ 5 |
| 15 | Baran | 61 | ▲ 2 |
| 16 | İbrahim | 59 | ▼ 7 |
| 17 | Ali Asaf | 57 | ▲ 6 |
| 18 | Adem | 56 | ▼ 2 |
| 18 | Poyraz | 56 | ▲ 5 |
| 19 | Mustafa | 55 | ▼ 7 |
| 20 | Berat | 54 | ▼ 1 |
| 21 | Muhammed Ali | 53 | ▼ 11 |
| 22 | Çınar | 47 | ▲ 3 |
| 22 | Mahir | 47 | ▼ 3 |
| 22 | Yakup | 47 | – |
| 23 | Emir | 46 | ▼ 5 |
| 23 | Yunus Emre | 46 | ▲ 4 |
| 24 | Hasan | 45 | ▼ 7 |
| 25 | Abdullah | 43 | ▼ 5 |
| 26 | Enes | 42 | ▼ 4 |
Names that stand out in Mardin
In Mardin’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2024 | Zeynep | Muhammed |
| 2023 | Zeynep | Muhammed |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2018 | Elif | Yusuf |
Most common female names in Mardin
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeynep | 10,038 |
| 2 | Emine | 9,105 |
| 3 | Fatma | 7,748 |
| 4 | Elif | 6,953 |
| 5 | Ayşe | 4,865 |
| 6 | Meryem | 4,492 |
| 7 | Sultan | 4,209 |
| 8 | Leyla | 3,746 |
| 9 | Merve | 3,383 |
| 10 | Halime | 3,337 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Reading Mardin’s recurring leaders and population names
Popular baby names in Mardin include names that also appear prominently in the province’s population lists. Comparing these views helps you distinguish a recent annual lead from a name’s wider recorded presence, without making assumptions about the people who bear it.
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Zeynep leads among girls
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Mardin province figures, Zeynep leads the girls’ baby-name list with 138, followed by Asel with 123.
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Yusuf returns to the boys’ lead
TÜİK’s Mardin annual lists place Yusuf first in 2025 with 167, following Muhammed’s lead in 2023 and 2024.
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Zeynep also leads the population list
In TÜİK’s 2025 Mardin population figures, Zeynep leads female given names with 10,038. This total is separate from its baby-name count.
Exploring the latest baby-name results
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name figures for Mardin, Zeynep leads among girls with 138, followed by Asel with 123 and Lina with 118. Elif follows with 111. Among boys, Yusuf leads with 167, ahead of Miran with 140 and Muhammed with 139. For readers exploring meanings, Zeynep means “a fragrant flowering tree,” while Yusuf means “may God add; may God increase.” These are meanings associated with the names. They do not establish a child’s religion, ethnicity, family background or personal character.
Continuity and changes in the annual leaders
The annual leaders show both recurring names and changes at the top. According to TÜİK’s Mardin province records, Elif led the girls’ list in 2018, followed by Zeynep from 2019 through 2025. Among boys, Yusuf led from 2018 through 2022, Muhammed led in 2023 and 2024, and Yusuf led again in 2025. Returning to the leading position does not by itself mean that a name’s count increased from the preceding year. Use the name statistics guide to distinguish the position of a name from its recorded count.
Where baby-name and population lists overlap
For the most common names in Mardin, Turkey, compare the population tables with the baby-name results. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Mardin figures, Zeynep leads female given names with 10,038, followed by Emine and Fatma. Mehmet leads male given names with 14,281, followed by Yusuf with 10,896 and Ahmet with 10,255. Demir leads surnames with 16,225. Source: TÜİK, Turkish Statistical Institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists; 2025, Mardin province. Explore Mehmet for its meaning and consult the methodology before comparing totals from different categories.
Exploring Mardin’s results with care
- Keep Zeynep’s baby-name count separate from its population total.
- Distinguish Yusuf’s return to the lead from any claim about year-to-year growth.
- Retain Turkish letters when looking up Ömer and Miraç.
- Treat a name’s linguistic origin as information about the name itself.
- Use the surname table separately when researching Demir, Çelik or Kaya.
Frequently asked questions
Which baby names lead in Mardin?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Mardin province figures, Zeynep leads among girls with 138 and Yusuf among boys with 167.
Has Yusuf led throughout the available period?
No. TÜİK’s Mardin province annual lists place Yusuf first from 2018 through 2022 and again in 2025; Muhammed leads in 2023 and 2024.
What does Elif mean?
Elif is an Arabic-origin name meaning “name of the Arabic alphabet’s first letter.” This describes its linguistic meaning rather than the identity of its bearer.
Can the rankings identify residents’ religion or ethnicity?
No. These figures describe recorded name frequency and cannot establish the religion, sect or ethnicity of individuals or the province’s population.