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Most popular names in Ordu
The names given most often to babies born in Ordu, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Ordu at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (88 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 101 girl names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Kumsal, from #27 to #11. 48 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Alparslan (102 babies), first for 4 years running. Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 138 boy names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Göktuğ, from #18 to #3. 71 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (14,402 people) and Mustafa (10,579 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Ordu, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 88 | ▲ 16 |
| 2 | Umay | 64 | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Gökçe | 63 | ▲ 5 |
| 4 | Defne | 54 | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Duru | 47 | ▲ 5 |
| 6 | Asel | 42 | ▼ 4 |
| 6 | Asya | 42 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | İpek | 36 | ▲ 7 |
| 8 | Masal | 35 | ▲ 3 |
| 9 | Elisa | 34 | ▼ 5 |
| 10 | Güneş | 32 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Kumsal | 24 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Mira | 23 | ▲ 11 |
| 12 | Zümra | 23 | ▼ 6 |
| 13 | Ada | 22 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Ela | 22 | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | Miray | 21 | ▲ 2 |
| 14 | Sare | 21 | ▲ 6 |
| 15 | Aybüke | 20 | ▲ 7 |
| 15 | Mihra | 20 | ▼ 3 |
| 16 | Zeynep | 19 | ▼ 5 |
| 17 | Doğa | 18 | ▼ 10 |
| 17 | Efnan | 18 | ▲ 1 |
| 17 | Eylül | 18 | ▼ 1 |
| 18 | Ceylin | 17 | ▲ 5 |
| 18 | Eflin | 17 | ▲ 7 |
| 18 | Öykü | 17 | ▼ 4 |
| 19 | Ahsen | 16 | ▼ 1 |
| 19 | Beren | 16 | ▲ 9 |
| 19 | Derin | 16 | ▲ 9 |
Top boy names in Ordu, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alparslan | 102 | – |
| 2 | Metehan | 64 | – |
| 3 | Göktuğ | 58 | – |
| 4 | Atlas | 38 | ▲ 3 |
| 5 | Yaman | 35 | – |
| 6 | Kerem | 32 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Aslan | 31 | ▲ 6 |
| 8 | Aras | 30 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Kuzey | 28 | – |
| 9 | Miraç | 28 | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Ayaz | 26 | – |
| 11 | Karan | 25 | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Alperen | 24 | ▼ 8 |
| 13 | Aybars | 23 | ▲ 1 |
| 13 | Ömer Asaf | 23 | ▼ 7 |
| 14 | Altay | 20 | ▲ 14 |
| 15 | Yusuf | 19 | ▲ 9 |
| 16 | Çınar | 18 | ▼ 4 |
| 16 | Kıvanç | 18 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Uras | 18 | ▲ 3 |
| 17 | Asil | 17 | ▲ 7 |
| 17 | Göktürk | 17 | ▲ 8 |
| 17 | Poyraz | 17 | ▼ 6 |
| 17 | Yiğit | 17 | ▼ 2 |
| 18 | Barlas | 16 | ▲ 2 |
| 18 | Mert | 16 | ▲ 1 |
| 18 | Rüzgar | 16 | ▲ 4 |
| 18 | Yavuz Selim | 16 | ▼ 2 |
| 19 | Kaan | 15 | ▲ 2 |
| 20 | Ali Asaf | 14 | ▼ 3 |
Names that stand out in Ordu
In Ordu’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 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Zümra | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Asya | Göktuğ |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
Most common female names in Ordu
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 14,402 |
| 2 | Emine | 13,103 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 9,279 |
| 4 | Hatice | 6,380 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 4,525 |
| 6 | Elif | 3,967 |
| 7 | Hanife | 3,013 |
| 8 | Havva | 2,875 |
| 9 | Melek | 2,439 |
| 10 | Meryem | 2,427 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Comparing Ordu’s recent choices with its established population names
Popular baby names in Ordu show both a changing girls’ leader and continuity at the top of the boys’ list. The province’s population-name and surname tables add context, provided each category is read on its own terms.
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Alya heads the latest girls’ list
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Ordu province figures, Alya led with 88, followed by Umay with 64 and Gökçe with 63.
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Alparslan remains the boys’ leader
TÜİK’s Ordu province series records Alparslan leading the boys’ baby-name list from 2022 through 2025. Its 2025 count was 102.
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A separate population perspective
In TÜİK’s 2025 Ordu population lists, Fatma led female names with 14,402, while Mustafa led male names with 10,579.
What continuity at the top can tell you
According to TÜİK’s Ordu province series, Alparslan led the boys’ baby-name list with 109 in 2022, 116 in 2023, 112 in 2024 and 102 in 2025. A name can therefore retain the leading position while its count changes. Rank alone does not describe the direction of the count, and these figures do not explain the reasons for that change. Read Alparslan, meaning “valiant, courageous lion,” alongside the 2025 baby-name overview when comparing the provincial result with a separate national reference.
Following changes in the girls’ leading name
TÜİK’s Ordu province series records Zeynep leading the girls’ baby-name list from 2018 through 2020, Asya in 2021, Zümra in 2022, Defne in 2023 and 2024, and Alya in 2025. These annual leaders provide a useful timeline, without showing every name’s position in every year. For meanings, Asya is the name of the continent Asia, Defne means “bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree,” and Alya means “high, exalted; an elevated place.” Those meanings do not establish anyone’s personal background.
Putting population counts and ties in context
For the most common names in Ordu, Turkey, consult the population list: TÜİK’s 2025 Ordu province figures place Emine and Ayşe after Fatma, and Mehmet and Ahmet after Mustafa. Yılmaz, Şahin and Öztürk lead the separate surname list. In the baby-name tables, Asel and Asya share a count of 42, while Miraç and Kuzey share 28; preserve their shared ranks. See name statistics and the methodology. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Ordu province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Exploring Ordu’s results more closely
- Compare Alparslan’s counts as well as its repeated leading position.
- Use the girls’ annual leaders as a timeline of the top position.
- Keep ties intact for Asel and Asya, and for Miraç and Kuzey.
- Choose the population-name table when looking beyond recent baby names.
Frequently asked questions
Which boys’ names followed Alparslan in 2025?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Ordu province figures, Metehan followed with 64 and Göktuğ with 58.
Was Alya also the girls’ leader in 2024?
No. TÜİK’s Ordu province series records Defne as the girls’ baby-name leader in 2024 and Alya in 2025.
Does Umay’s meaning describe the beliefs of its bearer?
No. Umay refers to a protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief. That association belongs to the name.
Do these lists cover Ordu province or only the city?
They cover Ordu province, an administrative area called an “il” in Turkish. The figures should be cited at that provincial level.