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Most popular names in Mersin
The names given most often to babies born in Mersin, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Mersin at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (181 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 43 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. 24 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Alparslan (130 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 42 boy names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Kerem, from #23 to #5. 19 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (32,536 people) and Mehmet (35,847 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Mersin, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 181 | ▲ 27 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 163 | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Defne | 159 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Asel | 134 | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 132 | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Asya | 130 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Elisa | 119 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Umay | 111 | ▲ 7 |
| 9 | İnci | 90 | ▲ 8 |
| 10 | Eflin | 84 | new |
| 11 | Duru | 73 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Lina | 73 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Arya | 72 | ▲ 6 |
| 13 | Elif | 69 | ▼ 5 |
| 14 | Eylül | 65 | ▲ 8 |
| 14 | Mihra | 65 | ▲ 7 |
| 14 | Miray | 65 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Doğa | 60 | ▼ 1 |
| 15 | İkra | 60 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Ada | 57 | ▲ 7 |
| 17 | Güneş | 56 | ▼ 4 |
| 17 | Kumsal | 56 | – |
| 18 | Meryem | 54 | ▲ 2 |
| 19 | Ela | 52 | new |
| 20 | Mira | 50 | ▲ 6 |
| 21 | Masal | 48 | ▼ 10 |
| 22 | Efnan | 47 | ▼ 10 |
| 22 | Zümra | 47 | ▼ 15 |
| 23 | Nehir | 46 | ▲ 6 |
| 24 | Azra | 45 | ▲ 1 |
Top boy names in Mersin, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alparslan | 130 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Aslan | 110 | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | Yusuf | 105 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Miran | 99 | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Kerem | 91 | ▲ 3 |
| 6 | Göktuğ | 84 | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Cihan | 83 | new |
| 8 | Poyraz | 80 | ▲ 4 |
| 9 | Metehan | 78 | ▲ 7 |
| 10 | Ömer | 76 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Ömer Asaf | 74 | – |
| 12 | Atlas | 73 | ▼ 6 |
| 13 | Miraç | 71 | ▼ 6 |
| 14 | Mustafa | 70 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Aras | 65 | ▼ 6 |
| 16 | Kuzey | 63 | ▲ 2 |
| 17 | Ali Asaf | 57 | – |
| 17 | Çınar | 57 | ▲ 4 |
| 17 | Mehmet | 57 | ▲ 2 |
| 18 | Yiğit | 55 | ▲ 5 |
| 19 | Ali | 54 | ▼ 5 |
| 20 | Aybars | 53 | – |
| 20 | Eymen | 53 | ▼ 10 |
| 21 | Ayaz | 51 | ▼ 4 |
| 22 | Deniz | 48 | ▼ 4 |
| 23 | Emir | 46 | ▲ 3 |
| 24 | Asil | 45 | ▲ 3 |
| 25 | Aren | 42 | new |
| 25 | Baran | 42 | new |
| 25 | Yağız | 42 | new |
Names that stand out in Mersin
In Mersin’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Alparslan |
| 2024 | Asel | Yusuf |
| 2023 | Asel | Yusuf |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Mersin
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 32,536 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 28,043 |
| 3 | Emine | 18,755 |
| 4 | Hatice | 16,338 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 15,586 |
| 6 | Elif | 11,907 |
| 7 | Meryem | 9,823 |
| 8 | Havva | 5,701 |
| 9 | Özlem | 5,548 |
| 10 | Leyla | 5,358 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Reading Mersin’s baby-name trends alongside its population names
Popular baby names in Mersin give a different view from names common across the province’s whole population. Keeping those lists separate helps you understand both recent choices and the names you may encounter across generations.
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The latest baby-name leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 figures for Mersin province, Alya led the girls’ baby-name list with 181, while Alparslan led the boys’ list with 130.
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Population names tell another story
In TÜİK’s 2025 Mersin population lists, Fatma was the most common female name, with 32,536, and Mehmet the most common male name, with 35,847.
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A change at the top
TÜİK’s Mersin series shows Asel leading the girls’ list in 2024 and Yusuf leading the boys’ list that year. Alya and Alparslan took those positions in 2025.
What the baby-name table shows
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Mersin province figures, Gökçe followed Alya among girls with 163, ahead of Defne with 159. Among boys, Aslan followed Alparslan with 110, followed by Yusuf with 105. These are counts within the province’s baby-name lists for that year; they do not describe how common each name is across every age group. Open Alya or Alparslan to explore the leading names, then use the 2025 baby-name overview for a separate national reference.
Following the leaders through time
The TÜİK series for Mersin province records Zeynep as the leading girls’ baby name from 2018 through 2022, followed by Asel in 2023 and 2024, then Alya in 2025. For boys, Eymen led in 2018 and 2019, Yusuf from 2020 through 2024, and Alparslan in 2025. This sequence describes changes in the leading position, without explaining why families chose those names. Explore Zeynep, Asel and Yusuf for their meanings alongside the statistical history.
Understanding names across the whole province
For readers searching for the most common names in Mersin, Turkey, the population table answers a broader question. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Mersin province figures, Ayşe and Emine followed Fatma among female names, while Mustafa and Ali followed Mehmet among male names. Yılmaz, Demir and Kaya headed the separate surname list. Surnames should be read independently from given names. The name-statistics guide and methodology provide context. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Mersin province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Ways to explore the Mersin lists
- Choose the baby-name table for recent naming choices and the population table for names across ages.
- Keep Mersin’s province figures separate from Türkiye-wide rankings.
- Compare the same list category when moving between years.
- Preserve Turkish spelling, including the letters in Gökçe, Göktuğ and İnci.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alya lead every Mersin name list?
No. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Mersin province figures, Alya leads the girls’ baby-name list; Fatma leads the female population-name list.
What do Defne and Gökçe mean?
Defne means “bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree.” Gökçe means “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing.” These meanings describe the names.
What is TÜİK?
TÜİK is the Turkish Statistical Institute, Türkiye’s official statistics agency. The figures here are its province-level name statistics.
Can these rankings explain a resident’s background?
No. Name counts do not establish anyone’s ethnicity, religion, character or personal history.