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Most popular names in Muğla
The names given most often to babies born in Muğla, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Muğla at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (128 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 45 girl names (with ties); 28 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Güneş, from #21 to #5. 17 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Atlas (67 babies). Nationally it ranked #9.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 61 boy names (with ties); 27 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Atlas, from #25 to #1. 24 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (14,988 people) and Mehmet (19,968 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Muğla, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 128 | ▲ 9 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 107 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Defne | 102 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Umay | 62 | ▲ 3 |
| 5 | Güneş | 56 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Asya | 55 | – |
| 7 | Duru | 53 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Ada | 52 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Asel | 49 | ▼ 7 |
| 10 | Zeynep | 46 | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Doğa | 45 | ▼ 6 |
| 12 | Elisa | 43 | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Arya | 41 | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | İnci | 37 | ▼ 1 |
| 15 | Lina | 36 | ▼ 6 |
| 16 | Kumsal | 35 | ▼ 9 |
| 16 | Mira | 35 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Parla | 35 | ▼ 5 |
| 17 | Ela | 34 | – |
| 18 | Ceylin | 33 | ▲ 5 |
| 19 | Eflin | 30 | ▲ 8 |
| 19 | Leyla | 30 | ▲ 7 |
| 20 | Elif | 29 | ▼ 11 |
| 20 | Miray | 29 | ▼ 2 |
| 20 | Sare | 29 | ▼ 1 |
| 21 | Aden | 26 | ▼ 9 |
| 21 | İpek | 26 | ▼ 6 |
| 22 | Masal | 24 | ▼ 10 |
| 23 | Aybüke | 22 | ▼ 2 |
| 24 | Eylül | 21 | ▼ 3 |
Top boy names in Muğla, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlas | 67 | ▲ 2 |
| 2 | Alparslan | 66 | – |
| 3 | Göktuğ | 62 | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Aslan | 56 | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Metehan | 55 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Kuzey | 50 | ▲ 3 |
| 7 | Aras | 46 | – |
| 8 | Ege | 44 | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Poyraz | 39 | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Aybars | 33 | ▲ 5 |
| 10 | Çınar | 33 | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Kerem | 33 | ▼ 5 |
| 11 | Deniz | 32 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Ayaz | 30 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Yaman | 29 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Asil | 28 | ▼ 1 |
| 14 | Barlas | 28 | – |
| 14 | Ömer Asaf | 28 | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | Karan | 27 | ▼ 4 |
| 15 | Uraz | 27 | ▲ 12 |
| 16 | Ali Asaf | 26 | ▲ 4 |
| 16 | Doruk | 26 | – |
| 16 | Uras | 26 | – |
| 17 | Yusuf | 25 | ▲ 5 |
| 18 | Demir | 24 | ▲ 8 |
| 18 | Mete | 24 | ▲ 1 |
| 19 | Yiğit | 23 | – |
| 20 | Alp | 21 | ▼ 2 |
| 20 | Aren | 21 | ▼ 5 |
| 20 | Mert | 21 | ▼ 2 |
Names that stand out in Muğla
In Muğla’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Atlas |
| 2024 | Defne | Aslan |
| 2023 | Asya | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Atlas |
| 2021 | Defne | Aras |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Muğla
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 14,988 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 12,445 |
| 3 | Hatice | 9,026 |
| 4 | Emine | 6,287 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 6,137 |
| 6 | Elif | 5,393 |
| 7 | Özlem | 3,379 |
| 8 | Sultan | 3,211 |
| 9 | Yasemin | 2,661 |
| 10 | Dilek | 2,625 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Muğla’s changing baby-name leaders
Popular baby names in Muğla show changes in the leading names across successive years. The province’s population-name lists offer a separate perspective, covering names held across age groups rather than only recent baby-name choices.
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Alya leads the girls’ list
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Muğla province figures, Alya led with 128, followed by Gökçe with 107 and Defne with 102.
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A close result among boys
TÜİK’s 2025 Muğla baby-name list records Atlas with 67 and Alparslan with 66. Göktuğ followed with 62.
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Different leaders across generations
In TÜİK’s 2025 Muğla population lists, Fatma led female names with 14,988 and Mehmet led male names with 19,968.
Reading the latest rankings carefully
According to TÜİK’s 2025 figures for Muğla province, Umay, Güneş and Asya followed the leading girls’ names, while Aslan, Metehan and Kuzey followed the leading boys’ names. A place in this table describes a name’s position within the year’s provincial baby-name list. It does not explain a family’s reasons for choosing it or predict next year’s leader. Explore Atlas and Alya individually, then consult the 2025 baby-name overview when you want to change the geographical scope.
How the leading names have changed
TÜİK’s Muğla province series shows Zeynep leading the girls’ baby-name list from 2018 through 2020, then Defne from 2021 through 2024, before Alya led in 2025. The boys’ leaders changed from Eymen to Aras, Atlas, Alparslan and Aslan across the years shown, with Atlas returning to the leading position in 2025. A record of annual leaders cannot show every name’s movement below the top. Read about Defne and Alparslan alongside this history, or browse the wider baby-name pages.
Looking beyond names given to babies
If you are looking for the most common names in Muğla, Turkey, use the population lists alongside the baby-name results. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Muğla province figures, Ayşe and Hatice followed Fatma among female names, and Mustafa and Ali followed Mehmet among male names. Yılmaz, Kaya and Şahin led the surname list, a separate category. See name statistics and the methodology for context. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Muğla province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Making useful comparisons in Muğla
- Read Atlas and Alparslan’s counts alongside their positions to see how close the latest result is.
- Use the annual leaders to trace the top position, rather than the movement of every name.
- Check meanings separately from popularity before comparing names.
- Keep the Turkish letters in Muğla, Gökçe and Göktuğ when searching or saving entries.
Frequently asked questions
Was Defne still the leading girls’ baby name in 2025?
No. TÜİK’s Muğla province series places Defne first from 2021 through 2024; Alya led in 2025.
What does Umay mean?
Umay refers to a protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief. This is an association of the name and does not describe the beliefs of someone who bears it.
Does the boys’ ranking show a large lead for Atlas?
TÜİK’s 2025 Muğla province figures record Atlas at 67 and Alparslan at 66. Reading the counts makes the closeness clear.
What does “province” mean here?
It means an administrative area called an “il” in Turkish. These figures cover Muğla province, rather than just its central urban area.