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Most popular names in Sakarya
The names given most often to babies born in Sakarya, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Sakarya at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (134 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 51 girl names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Alya, from #14 to #1. 21 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Alparslan (144 babies), first for 6 years running. Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 56 boy names (with ties); 27 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Metehan, from #18 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 (14,579 people) and Mustafa (11,915 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Sakarya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 134 | ▲ 18 |
| 2 | Defne | 110 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Gökçe | 103 | – |
| 4 | Zeynep | 97 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Umay | 94 | ▲ 8 |
| 6 | Asel | 82 | ▼ 4 |
| 7 | İnci | 81 | ▲ 5 |
| 8 | Mihra | 79 | – |
| 9 | Elisa | 74 | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Asya | 62 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | İpek | 62 | – |
| 11 | Duru | 60 | ▼ 4 |
| 12 | Miray | 50 | ▲ 3 |
| 12 | Zümra | 50 | ▼ 8 |
| 13 | Eflin | 47 | new |
| 14 | Aybüke | 40 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Meryem | 39 | ▲ 9 |
| 15 | Sare | 39 | ▼ 6 |
| 16 | Beren | 37 | ▲ 7 |
| 17 | Elif | 36 | ▲ 5 |
| 18 | Ceylin | 35 | ▲ 5 |
| 18 | Gülce | 35 | ▲ 8 |
| 18 | İkra | 35 | ▲ 6 |
| 19 | Hafsa | 34 | ▲ 7 |
| 20 | Ela | 33 | ▲ 10 |
| 21 | Ahsen | 32 | ▲ 1 |
| 21 | Hüma | 32 | new |
| 21 | Öykü | 32 | ▲ 2 |
| 22 | Aysima | 31 | ▲ 6 |
| 22 | Eylül | 31 | ▼ 2 |
Top boy names in Sakarya, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alparslan | 144 | – |
| 2 | Metehan | 115 | – |
| 3 | Göktuğ | 114 | – |
| 4 | Alperen | 61 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Aybars | 59 | – |
| 6 | Yaman | 56 | ▲ 7 |
| 7 | Hamza | 54 | ▲ 12 |
| 7 | Kuzey | 54 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Poyraz | 50 | ▲ 4 |
| 9 | Kerem | 49 | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | Ömer | 49 | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Aslan | 43 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Atlas | 43 | – |
| 11 | Çınar | 42 | ▲ 5 |
| 11 | Yusuf | 42 | ▲ 7 |
| 12 | Kaan | 40 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Cihangir | 38 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | Aras | 36 | ▼ 7 |
| 14 | Kayra | 36 | ▲ 15 |
| 15 | Barlas | 34 | ▲ 5 |
| 15 | Yağız | 34 | ▲ 4 |
| 16 | Ali Asaf | 33 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Mert | 33 | – |
| 16 | Yiğit | 33 | ▼ 1 |
| 17 | Ömer Asaf | 32 | ▼ 9 |
| 18 | Karan | 31 | ▲ 5 |
| 19 | Emir | 29 | ▲ 2 |
| 20 | Eymen | 28 | ▼ 3 |
| 20 | Uras | 28 | ▲ 5 |
| 21 | Ege | 27 | ▼ 3 |
Names that stand out in Sakarya
In Sakarya’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 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Zümra | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
Most common female names in Sakarya
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 14,579 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 13,529 |
| 3 | Emine | 11,330 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 9,868 |
| 5 | Hatice | 8,217 |
| 6 | Elif | 7,503 |
| 7 | Merve | 4,809 |
| 8 | Meryem | 4,245 |
| 9 | Zehra | 4,113 |
| 10 | Yasemin | 3,849 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Making sense of continuity and change in Sakarya’s names
Popular baby names in Sakarya show different patterns in the girls’ and boys’ annual leaders. Reading that history alongside population-wide names helps distinguish recent choices from names common across the province.
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The current leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 figures for Sakarya province, Alya led the girls’ baby-name list with 134 and Alparslan led the boys’ list with 144.
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A continuing boys’ leader
Alparslan led Sakarya’s boys’ annual list from 2020 through 2025 in the supplied TÜİK province series, although its count changed.
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Names across the population
In TÜİK’s 2025 Sakarya population lists, Fatma led female names with 14,579, and Mustafa led male names with 11,915.
Comparing the names near the top
According to TÜİK’s 2025 figures for Sakarya province, Defne followed Alya among girls with 110, ahead of Gökçe with 103 and Zeynep with 97. Among boys, Metehan recorded 115 and Göktuğ 114, behind Alparslan. These counts show how close particular entries are within the same table; rank alone hides that detail. Explore Gökçe and Göktuğ to compare their meanings, then use the 2025 baby-name overview for a separate view beyond this province.
A steady leader can still have changing counts
TÜİK’s Sakarya province series lists Alparslan as the boys’ leader from 2020 through 2025. Its count was 192 in 2022 and 144 in 2025, illustrating why holding the leading rank does not mean the count stays constant. The girls’ lead passed from Zeynep to Zümra, Asel, Defne and Alya across the years shown. Read Alparslan and Asel for their meanings, and consult the methodology before drawing conclusions from changes in rank or count.
Using the population table for a different question
The most common names in Sakarya, Turkey, are found in the population-wide table rather than the baby-name ranking. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Sakarya province figures, Ayşe and Emine followed Fatma among female names, while Mehmet and Ahmet followed Mustafa among male names. Yılmaz led the surname table with 17,597, followed by Demir and Yıldız. Keep surnames separate from given names when comparing results. The name statistics pages provide context, and Mustafa explains the meaning of the leading male name.
Reading Sakarya’s tables with care
- Look at counts as well as ranks when comparing Metehan and Göktuğ.
- Follow the same name across annual tables before describing a change.
- Keep Hamza and Kuzey tied in the latest boys’ ranking.
- Use population-wide figures when researching overall frequency rather than recent baby naming.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Sakarya statistics come from?
Source: TÜİK, the Turkish Statistical Institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists. The latest data cited here are for Sakarya province in 2025.
Was Alya the girls’ leader in the preceding year?
No. According to TÜİK’s Sakarya province figures, Defne led in 2024 with 98; Alya led in 2025 with 134.
Does Alparslan’s leading rank mean its count increased?
No. Rank describes a name’s position relative to other names in that year. A name can remain the leader while its annual count falls.
What does Gökçe mean?
Gökçe is a Turkish-origin name meaning “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing.” The meaning belongs to the name and makes no claim about a person.