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Most popular names in Muş
The names given most often to babies born in Muş, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Muş at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (55 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 83 girl names (with ties); 26 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Asel, from #21 to #2. 39 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Devran (50 babies). It is not in the national top 30.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 147 boy names (with ties); 28 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Miran, from #19 to #3. 103 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Zeynep (3,759 people) and Yusuf (3,963 people); the most common surname is Çelik.
Top girl names in Muş, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 55 | ▲ 22 |
| 2 | Asel | 53 | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Zeynep | 52 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Elisa | 45 | ▲ 8 |
| 5 | Meryem | 42 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Mihra | 39 | ▲ 9 |
| 7 | Zümra | 38 | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Defne | 35 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Eflin | 33 | ▲ 12 |
| 10 | İkra | 32 | ▲ 7 |
| 11 | Asya | 31 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Arya | 29 | ▲ 11 |
| 12 | Elif | 29 | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Efnan | 27 | ▼ 12 |
| 13 | Hazal | 27 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | Asmin | 25 | ▲ 6 |
| 14 | Miray | 25 | ▲ 8 |
| 15 | Azra | 24 | ▼ 5 |
| 15 | Lina | 24 | ▼ 1 |
| 16 | Hümeyra | 21 | ▲ 5 |
| 17 | Nehir | 20 | ▼ 11 |
| 18 | Gökçe | 19 | ▲ 8 |
| 19 | Züleyha | 18 | – |
| 20 | Eslem | 17 | ▼ 3 |
| 20 | Lavin | 17 | ▲ 1 |
| 21 | Eylül | 16 | ▲ 2 |
| 22 | Avşin | 15 | ▼ 3 |
| 22 | Hafsa | 15 | ▲ 3 |
| 22 | Kumsal | 15 | ▲ 1 |
| 22 | Masal | 15 | ▲ 4 |
Top boy names in Muş, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devran | 50 | ▲ 21 |
| 2 | Ömer Asaf | 48 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Miran | 47 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Halil İbrahim | 38 | – |
| 5 | Miraç | 37 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Ali Asaf | 35 | – |
| 7 | Aras | 34 | ▲ 9 |
| 8 | Muhammed Ali | 32 | ▼ 6 |
| 9 | Eymen | 29 | ▲ 4 |
| 10 | Civan | 27 | ▲ 14 |
| 11 | Yusuf | 26 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Hamza | 24 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Muhammed | 24 | ▼ 7 |
| 13 | Alparslan | 22 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Adar | 20 | ▲ 7 |
| 14 | Yiğit Ali | 20 | ▲ 3 |
| 15 | Ahmet | 19 | ▲ 6 |
| 15 | Baran | 19 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Ömer | 18 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Yunus Emre | 18 | ▼ 4 |
| 17 | Berat | 17 | ▼ 1 |
| 17 | Miran Ali | 17 | ▲ 1 |
| 17 | Yusuf Ali | 17 | ▼ 2 |
| 18 | Ayaz | 16 | ▼ 5 |
| 18 | Çınar | 16 | ▲ 8 |
| 19 | Ali | 15 | ▲ 5 |
| 19 | Mustafa | 15 | ▼ 8 |
| 19 | Poyraz | 15 | ▼ 1 |
| 20 | Adem | 14 | ▲ 6 |
| 20 | Azad | 14 | ▲ 7 |
Names that stand out in Muş
In Muş’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
Girl names
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Devran |
| 2024 | Efnan | Miran |
| 2023 | Meryem | Yusuf |
| 2022 | Zeynep | Muhammed Ali |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Miraç |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Miran |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Miraç |
Most common female names in Muş
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeynep | 3,759 |
| 2 | Fatma | 3,259 |
| 3 | Elif | 2,962 |
| 4 | Ayşe | 2,026 |
| 5 | Meryem | 1,810 |
| 6 | Rabia | 1,780 |
| 7 | Hatice | 1,601 |
| 8 | Zehra | 1,370 |
| 9 | Songül | 1,300 |
| 10 | Esra | 1,204 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Exploring Muş’s baby names, compound names and population lists
Popular baby names in Muş include both single given names and names written as a pair. Reading those entries as listed, and separating baby-name counts from population counts, gives a clearer picture of the province’s name statistics.
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The latest leading names
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Muş province figures, Alya led the girls’ baby-name list with 55 and Devran led the boys’ list with 50.
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Compound names appear as entries
TÜİK’s 2025 Muş boys’ list includes Ömer Asaf, Halil İbrahim, Ali Asaf and Muhammed Ali. Keep each listed form intact when comparing results.
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Zeynep and Yusuf across ages
In TÜİK’s 2025 Muş population lists, Zeynep led female names with 3,759 and Yusuf led male names with 3,963.
Keeping the listed name intact
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Muş province baby-name figures, Ömer Asaf followed Devran with 48, while Miran had 47 and Halil İbrahim had 38. These entries should be compared in their displayed forms: a count for Ömer Asaf should not be presented as a count for Ömer alone. The same care applies to Ali Asaf and Muhammed Ali elsewhere in the list. Browse double names for that naming format, or open Devran and Miran to explore individual entries.
A long run followed by new leaders
TÜİK’s Muş province series records Zeynep as the leading girls’ baby name from 2018 through 2023. Efnan led in 2024, followed by Alya in 2025. The boys’ leading position moved among Miraç, Miran, Yusuf and Muhammed Ali during the earlier years shown, before Devran led in 2025. These changes describe annual results without establishing the reasons behind them. Compare the entries for Zeynep, Alya and Yusuf when you want to connect a listed name with its meaning.
Reading the wider population picture
The most common names in Muş, Turkey, are a different question from the latest baby-name leaders. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Muş province population figures, Fatma and Elif followed Zeynep among female names, while Mehmet and Muhammed followed Yusuf among male names. Çelik, Demir and Yılmaz led the separate surname list. Neither set of counts explains an individual’s background or beliefs. Consult name statistics and the methodology. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Muş province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Reading the Muş tables with care
- Save compound names exactly as displayed, including spaces and Turkish letters.
- Do not combine a compound name’s count with a single-name entry.
- Use the population list when your question concerns names across age groups.
- Treat a missing name in a limited list as unlisted, rather than unused.
Frequently asked questions
Which girls’ baby names followed Alya?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Muş province figures, Asel followed with 53 and Zeynep with 52.
Does the Ömer Asaf count include every use of Ömer?
The supplied figure is for the listed entry Ömer Asaf. It should not be used as a total for Ömer in other name combinations.
Why does Zeynep appear in both kinds of table?
A name can appear in a recent baby-name list and a population list covering different ages. Each table answers a separate statistical question.
What do Asel and Elif mean?
Asel means “honey, the sweet substance made by bees.” Elif is the name of the Arabic alphabet’s first letter.