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Most popular names in Şırnak
The names given most often to babies born in Şırnak, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Şırnak at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Lina (100 babies). Nationally it ranked #15.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 46 girl names (with ties); 23 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Asel, from #26 to #3. 22 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Muhammed (148 babies), first for 8 years running. It is not in the national top 30.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 60 boy names (with ties); 24 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Muhammed Ali, from #25 to #15. 29 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (6,437 people) and Mehmet (8,509 people); the most common surname is Demir.
Top girl names in Şırnak, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lina | 100 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Elisa | 78 | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | Asel | 76 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Eflin | 66 | ▲ 10 |
| 5 | İkra | 65 | – |
| 6 | Lavin | 63 | ▲ 4 |
| 7 | Arya | 62 | ▲ 11 |
| 8 | Elif | 60 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Eylül | 60 | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Alya | 59 | new |
| 10 | Defne | 53 | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Miray | 50 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Zeynep | 49 | ▼ 7 |
| 13 | Ecrin | 47 | ▼ 10 |
| 14 | Gökçe | 46 | ▲ 8 |
| 15 | Arin | 45 | ▲ 8 |
| 15 | Masal | 45 | ▼ 3 |
| 16 | Nehir | 43 | ▼ 7 |
| 16 | Roza | 43 | – |
| 17 | Delal | 39 | ▲ 1 |
| 18 | Yağmur | 38 | ▼ 8 |
| 19 | Zümra | 37 | – |
| 20 | Ela | 36 | – |
| 20 | Melek | 36 | ▼ 5 |
| 21 | Azra | 35 | ▼ 4 |
| 21 | Beyza | 35 | ▼ 7 |
| 21 | Ceylin | 35 | new |
| 22 | Eslem | 34 | ▼ 11 |
| 22 | Menesa | 34 | ▼ 5 |
| 23 | Asmin | 33 | ▼ 3 |
Top boy names in Şırnak, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammed | 148 | – |
| 2 | Yusuf | 110 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Miraç | 90 | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Miran | 87 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Eymen | 79 | ▼ 3 |
| 6 | Ömer | 62 | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Adem | 60 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Ömer Asaf | 59 | ▲ 3 |
| 9 | Aras | 57 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Mahir | 51 | – |
| 10 | Poyraz | 51 | – |
| 11 | Emir | 46 | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Ahmet | 43 | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Aram | 42 | new |
| 13 | Baran | 42 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | Emirhan | 41 | new |
| 15 | Devran | 37 | new |
| 15 | Muhammed Ali | 37 | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | Umut | 37 | ▼ 5 |
| 16 | Aslan | 36 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Ensar | 36 | ▲ 10 |
| 16 | Mustafa | 36 | ▲ 10 |
| 17 | Ayaz | 35 | ▼ 4 |
| 17 | Berat | 35 | ▲ 10 |
| 17 | Kerem | 35 | new |
| 17 | Mirhan | 35 | ▲ 5 |
| 18 | Asaf | 34 | ▲ 11 |
| 18 | Barış | 34 | new |
| 18 | Cihan | 34 | new |
| 18 | Mert | 34 | ▼ 2 |
Names that stand out in Şırnak
In Şırnak’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lina | Muhammed |
| 2024 | Asel | Muhammed |
| 2023 | Lina | Muhammed |
| 2022 | Ecrin | Muhammed |
| 2021 | Nehir | Muhammed |
| 2020 | Ecrin | Muhammed |
| 2019 | Eylül | Muhammed |
| 2018 | Elif | Muhammed |
Most common female names in Şırnak
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 6,437 |
| 2 | Zeynep | 5,161 |
| 3 | Emine | 4,932 |
| 4 | Ayşe | 4,420 |
| 5 | Elif | 3,854 |
| 6 | Meryem | 3,451 |
| 7 | Leyla | 2,971 |
| 8 | Hatice | 2,653 |
| 9 | Halime | 2,588 |
| 10 | Zehra | 2,476 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Şırnak’s recent choices and established names
The lists of popular baby names in Şırnak show recent choices alongside a separate picture of names across the population. Lina leads the latest girls’ baby list, while Muhammed appears at the top of every boys’ annual list supplied here.
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The latest baby leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Şırnak province data, Lina leads girls with 100 and Muhammed leads boys with 148.
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A returning girls’ leader
TÜİK’s Şırnak province figures place Lina first in 2023 with 104 and again in 2025 with 100; Asel leads in 2024 with 107.
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A separate population picture
In TÜİK’s 2025 Şırnak province population lists, Fatma leads female names with 6,437 and Mehmet leads male names with 8,509.
Reading the latest names and shared places
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Şırnak province baby-name figures, Lina is followed by Elisa with 78 and Asel with 76 among girls. Muhammed is followed by Yusuf with 110 and Miraç with 90 among boys. Elif and Eylül share a girls’ rank because each has 60. A shared position reflects equal counts, without making the names interchangeable. Open Lina or Muhammed for individual entries. The 2025 baby-name overview provides a separate starting point for readers interested in the annual picture beyond Şırnak.
Following continuity and change over time
In TÜİK’s Şırnak province series, Muhammed leads the boys’ baby list in every year shown from 2018 through 2025. Its recorded count is 298 in 2018 and 148 in 2025, but these counts alone do not establish its share of all births. The girls’ leaders vary: Elif, Eylül, Ecrin, Nehir, Lina and Asel appear across the supplied years. Explore Elif and Asel to compare their meanings, and read the methodology before interpreting a changing count as a change in relative popularity.
Separating names, surnames and language origins
For the most common names in Şırnak, Turkey, the population tables answer a different question from the baby lists. TÜİK’s 2025 Şırnak province data places Fatma, Zeynep and Emine at the head of female names, and Mehmet, Ahmet and Muhammed at the head of male names. Demir leads surnames with 5,330, followed by Özdemir and Acar. Soyadı is Turkish for surname. Consult name statistics or explore Mehmet, meaning “much praised; worthy of praise.” Source: TÜİK, 2025, Şırnak province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Reading Şırnak’s figures carefully
- Retain the spelling Şırnak, including ş and the dotless ı, when naming the province.
- Compare annual baby figures with other baby figures, rather than with population totals.
- Treat Elif and Eylül as tied in the 2025 girls’ table.
- Use language-origin labels to understand a name’s history; they do not identify a bearer’s background.
Frequently asked questions
Which baby names lead in Şırnak?
TÜİK’s 2025 Şırnak province figures place Lina first among girls with 100 and Muhammed first among boys with 148.
Is Muhammed also the most common male name overall?
In TÜİK’s 2025 Şırnak province population list, Mehmet leads with 8,509. Muhammed is listed behind Mehmet and Ahmet, with 6,669.
What does Yusuf mean?
Yusuf means “may God add; may God increase” and has Hebrew and Arabic origins. This describes the name’s linguistic history, without establishing a bearer’s beliefs.