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Most popular names in Rize
The names given most often to babies born in Rize, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Rize at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (40 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 99 girl names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Gökçe, from #22 to #4. 36 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Metehan (42 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 97 boy names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Göktuğ, from #19 to #3. 38 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (8,594 people) and Mustafa (5,450 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Rize, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 40 | ▲ 10 |
| 2 | Defne | 34 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Duru | 31 | ▲ 4 |
| 4 | Gökçe | 30 | – |
| 5 | Umay | 29 | ▲ 10 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 24 | ▼ 4 |
| 7 | Asel | 22 | ▼ 6 |
| 7 | İpek | 22 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Asya | 21 | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Doğa | 21 | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | Ceylin | 18 | ▲ 7 |
| 9 | Elisa | 18 | ▼ 5 |
| 10 | Güneş | 16 | ▲ 6 |
| 10 | Mihra | 16 | ▼ 6 |
| 10 | Zümra | 16 | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Ahsen | 15 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Ela | 15 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Elif | 15 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | İnci | 13 | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Aybüke | 12 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Eflin | 12 | new |
| 13 | Öykü | 12 | ▲ 7 |
| 14 | Hümeyra | 11 | ▲ 5 |
| 14 | Lina | 11 | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Miray | 11 | ▼ 10 |
| 15 | Eylül | 10 | ▼ 1 |
| 15 | Yüsra | 10 | ▼ 4 |
| 16 | Beren | 9 | ▼ 5 |
| 17 | Gülce | 8 | – |
| 17 | Masal | 8 | ▲ 2 |
Top boy names in Rize, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metehan | 42 | ▲ 2 |
| 2 | Alparslan | 40 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Göktuğ | 29 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Yiğit | 23 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Alperen | 21 | ▲ 4 |
| 5 | Kuzey | 21 | ▲ 6 |
| 6 | Kerem | 18 | – |
| 7 | Aybars | 15 | ▲ 3 |
| 7 | Yaman | 15 | – |
| 8 | Mert | 14 | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Atlas | 12 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Karan | 12 | ▲ 4 |
| 9 | Ömer Asaf | 12 | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Kaan | 11 | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Ömer | 11 | ▲ 6 |
| 10 | Poyraz | 11 | ▲ 4 |
| 10 | Yusuf | 11 | ▼ 6 |
| 11 | Aras | 10 | ▲ 4 |
| 11 | Aslan | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Emir | 10 | ▲ 7 |
| 11 | Eymen | 10 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Çınar | 9 | ▲ 6 |
| 13 | Batuhan | 8 | ▲ 6 |
| 13 | Kağan | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Mete | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Mustafa | 8 | ▲ 5 |
| 14 | Altay | 7 | ▲ 6 |
| 14 | Arda | 7 | ▲ 6 |
| 14 | Barlas | 7 | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | Ali | 6 | ▼ 2 |
Names that stand out in Rize
In Rize’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Metehan |
| 2024 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Zümra | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
Most common female names in Rize
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 8,594 |
| 2 | Emine | 6,866 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 5,000 |
| 4 | Havva | 3,840 |
| 5 | Hatice | 3,692 |
| 6 | Meryem | 2,794 |
| 7 | Zeynep | 2,754 |
| 8 | Elif | 2,196 |
| 9 | Melek | 1,654 |
| 10 | Hanife | 1,327 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Rize’s changing name leaders and shared ranks
Popular baby names in Rize include a change in both annual leaders in the latest figures. Shared ranks also matter here: names with equal counts should be read together rather than placed in an artificial order.
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New annual leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 figures for Rize province, Alya led the girls’ baby-name list with 40 and Metehan led the boys’ list with 42.
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Equal counts share a rank
In the same Rize figures, Asel and İpek each recorded 22, while Alperen and Kuzey each recorded 21.
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Overall frequency looks different
TÜİK’s 2025 Rize population lists were led by Fatma among female names, with 8,594, and Mustafa among male names, with 5,450.
Reading the latest results without breaking ties
According to TÜİK’s 2025 figures for Rize province, Defne followed Alya among girls with 34, then Duru with 31 and Gökçe with 30. Metehan led the boys’ table, followed by Alparslan with 40 and Göktuğ with 29. Farther down, equal counts produce shared ranks, including Asya and Doğa among girls and Aybars and Yaman among boys. Explore Metehan and Defne for meaning, or consult the methodology when interpreting the ranking format.
How the leading names changed over time
TÜİK’s Rize province series shows Zeynep leading the girls’ annual list from 2018 through 2021. Zümra followed in 2022, Asel in 2023, Defne in 2024 and Alya in 2025. Among boys, Ömer Asaf led in 2018 and 2019, followed by Alparslan from 2020 through 2024 and Metehan in 2025. The sequence describes annual leaders, not the full movement of every name. Read about Asel and Alparslan, or explore the broader baby-name pages.
Finding names common across Rize’s population
For the most common names in Rize, Turkey, turn to the population-wide figures. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Rize province lists, Emine and Ayşe followed Fatma among female names; Mehmet and Ahmet followed Mustafa among male names. Yılmaz led the separate surname table with 8,878, followed by Yazıcı and Çelik. A surname ranking cannot tell you which given name accompanies it. Use name statistics to keep these categories distinct and Mustafa to explore the leading male name’s meaning.
Getting more from Rize’s figures
- Keep tied names together when copying the ranking into notes.
- Use the annual history to follow leadership changes, rather than assuming a smooth trend.
- Retain letters such as İ, ğ and ç when comparing spellings.
- Check whether a figure refers to babies, the overall population or surnames before quoting it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the source for Rize’s lists?
Source: TÜİK, the Turkish Statistical Institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists. The latest figures here cover Rize province in 2025.
Did Metehan lead throughout the years shown?
No. In TÜİK’s Rize province series, Ömer Asaf and Alparslan led in earlier years; Metehan led in 2025.
What does Metehan mean?
Metehan is a Turkish-origin name meaning “Mete Khan; Mete the ruler.” This explains the name, without assigning qualities to its bearer.
Do equal counts mean equal ranks?
Yes, the supplied Rize table gives shared ranks to names with the same count. Their display order does not create a difference in popularity.