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Most popular names in Nevşehir
The names given most often to babies born in Nevşehir, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Nevşehir at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (41 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 105 girl names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is İnci, from #18 to #5. 43 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (38 babies). Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 89 boy names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Metehan, from #13 to #2. 31 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (6,176 people) and Mustafa (6,435 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Nevşehir, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 41 | ▲ 11 |
| 2 | Defne | 37 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 37 | – |
| 3 | Zeynep | 30 | ▲ 2 |
| 4 | Asel | 28 | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | İnci | 27 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Umay | 24 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Asya | 21 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Elif | 21 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Duru | 18 | ▲ 3 |
| 8 | Elisa | 18 | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Eslem | 12 | – |
| 9 | Miray | 12 | – |
| 10 | Güneş | 11 | ▲ 4 |
| 10 | Nehir | 11 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | İpek | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Meryem | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Asel Lina | 9 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Beren | 9 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Öykü | 9 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Ada | 8 | – |
| 14 | Bilge | 7 | ▲ 4 |
| 14 | Ceylin | 7 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | Efnan | 7 | ▼ 1 |
| 14 | Ela | 7 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | Eylül | 7 | – |
| 14 | Hilal | 7 | ▲ 4 |
| 14 | Masal | 7 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Melis | 7 | new |
| 14 | Zümra | 7 | ▼ 9 |
Top boy names in Nevşehir, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 38 | ▲ 2 |
| 2 | Alparslan | 35 | ▼ 1 |
| 2 | Metehan | 35 | – |
| 3 | Yiğit | 22 | ▲ 3 |
| 4 | Aybars | 20 | ▲ 3 |
| 5 | Mustafa | 16 | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Ali | 14 | ▲ 9 |
| 6 | Aras | 14 | ▲ 3 |
| 7 | Aslan | 12 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Atlas | 11 | ▲ 4 |
| 8 | Ömer | 11 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Ahmet | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Ömer Asaf | 10 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Alperen | 9 | ▼ 5 |
| 10 | Altay | 9 | new |
| 10 | Kerem | 9 | ▼ 1 |
| 10 | Miraç | 9 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Miran | 9 | ▲ 4 |
| 10 | Yusuf | 9 | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Ali Asaf | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Ayaz | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Çınar | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Eymen | 8 | ▼ 7 |
| 11 | Yiğit Efe | 8 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Barlas | 7 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Cihan | 7 | new |
| 12 | Emir | 7 | – |
| 12 | Hamza | 7 | ▼ 6 |
| 12 | Kutay | 7 | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Kuzey | 7 | ▲ 4 |
Names that stand out in Nevşehir
In Nevşehir’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 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Elif | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Elif | Miraç |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Mustafa |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Nevşehir
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 6,176 |
| 2 | Hatice | 4,112 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 3,485 |
| 4 | Emine | 3,027 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 2,836 |
| 6 | Elif | 1,936 |
| 7 | Meryem | 1,555 |
| 8 | Merve | 1,276 |
| 9 | Şerife | 1,248 |
| 10 | Rabia | 1,129 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Making sense of shared ranks in Nevşehir’s name lists
Popular baby names in Nevşehir include several entries with matching counts and shared ranks. Reading the names, counts and year together helps you compare recent choices without overlooking ties or confusing them with names common across the province’s population.
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The latest leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Nevşehir province figures, Alya led the girls’ baby-name list with 41 and Göktuğ led the boys’ list with 38.
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Shared positions matter
TÜİK’s 2025 Nevşehir lists place Defne and Gökçe at shared second with 37 each, and Alparslan and Metehan at shared second with 35 each.
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Population leaders differ
In TÜİK’s 2025 Nevşehir population lists, Fatma led female names with 6,176 and Mustafa led male names with 6,435.
How to read names with equal counts
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Nevşehir province figures, Elif and Asya share seventh place in the girls’ baby-name list with 21 each. Ali and Aras share sixth place in the boys’ list with 14 each. Matching counts mean neither name should be described as ahead of the other within that shared position. Preserve the supplied ranks when referring to the table elsewhere. Explore Defne, Gökçe and Metehan individually if you want to compare meanings rather than counts.
Putting the latest leaders in context
TÜİK’s Nevşehir province series shows Alparslan leading the boys’ baby-name list from 2021 through 2024, before Göktuğ led in 2025. Among girls, the leading position moved between Zeynep and Elif in the earlier years shown, then went to Asel in 2023 and 2024 and Alya in 2025. Annual leaders reveal who headed each year’s list, without describing the full ranking below them. Read Göktuğ and Alparslan alongside the figures, and use the baby-name overview for further exploration.
Separating population names from recent choices
For the most common names in Nevşehir, Turkey, turn to the population table. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Nevşehir province figures, Hatice and Ayşe followed Fatma among female names, while Mehmet and Ahmet followed Mustafa among male names. Yılmaz, Şahin and Demir headed the surname list. These categories cover different questions, so a leading surname should not be compared with a leading baby name. See name statistics and the methodology. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Nevşehir province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Comparing Nevşehir’s results
- Keep shared ranks when copying or discussing the lists.
- Use counts to recognize ties, rather than relying on display order.
- Compare baby names with baby names when changing the selected year.
- Keep the Turkish spelling of Nevşehir and Göktuğ in saved searches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Defne ahead of Gökçe in the latest list?
No. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Nevşehir province figures, both have 37 and share second place.
What does Göktuğ mean?
Göktuğ means “a sky-blue ceremonial standard.” The meaning belongs to the name and makes no claim about a bearer’s character.
Was Mustafa the leading boys’ baby name in 2025?
No. TÜİK’s 2025 Nevşehir province figures place Göktuğ first in the boys’ baby-name list; Mustafa leads the male population-name list.
Does this page describe only Nevşehir city?
The figures are for Nevşehir province, called an “il” in Turkish. They should not be presented as a separate city-centre ranking.