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Most popular names in Yozgat
The names given most often to babies born in Yozgat, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Yozgat at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (64 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 115 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 #23 to #2. 51 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (47 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 100 boy names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Alparslan, from #20 to #2. 35 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (5,805 people) and Mustafa (7,427 people); the most common surname is Şahin.
Top girl names in Yozgat, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 64 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Alya | 38 | ▲ 8 |
| 3 | Defne | 36 | – |
| 4 | Zümra | 30 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Asya | 23 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 21 | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Elisa | 20 | ▲ 4 |
| 7 | Umay | 20 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Elif | 19 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Miray | 19 | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Asel | 18 | ▼ 8 |
| 9 | Mihra | 18 | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Duru | 15 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Aysima | 14 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Ahsen | 12 | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | Ceylin | 12 | ▲ 9 |
| 12 | İnci | 12 | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Aybüke | 11 | – |
| 13 | Sare | 11 | ▲ 5 |
| 14 | Afra | 9 | ▲ 7 |
| 14 | Asel Lina | 9 | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | Eflin | 9 | ▲ 6 |
| 14 | Efnan | 9 | ▼ 5 |
| 14 | Eylül | 9 | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Hazal | 9 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | İkra | 9 | ▲ 2 |
| 14 | Yüsra | 9 | ▼ 4 |
| 15 | Güneş | 8 | ▲ 4 |
| 15 | Hafsa | 8 | ▲ 5 |
| 15 | İpek | 8 | ▲ 3 |
Top boy names in Yozgat, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 47 | – |
| 2 | Alparslan | 37 | – |
| 3 | Metehan | 35 | – |
| 4 | Yusuf | 24 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Alperen | 23 | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | Ömer Asaf | 18 | – |
| 7 | Ömer | 16 | ▲ 3 |
| 8 | Aybars | 15 | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Ali | 14 | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Yiğit | 14 | ▲ 5 |
| 10 | Ali Asaf | 13 | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Mert | 13 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Kerem | 12 | ▼ 7 |
| 11 | Miraç | 12 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Kutay | 11 | ▲ 6 |
| 13 | Ahmet | 10 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Aras | 10 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Kaan | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 13 | Muhammed Ali | 10 | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Mustafa | 10 | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Yağız | 10 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Yunus Emre | 10 | ▼ 2 |
| 14 | İbrahim | 9 | ▲ 4 |
| 14 | Talha | 9 | – |
| 15 | Atlas | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 15 | Eymen | 8 | ▼ 5 |
| 15 | Kuzey | 8 | new |
| 15 | Poyraz | 8 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Altay | 7 | new |
| 16 | Cihangir | 7 | ▲ 3 |
Names that stand out in Yozgat
In Yozgat’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
Girl names
- Aysima 11.
- Ahsen 12.
- Aybüke 13.
- Afra 14.
- Asel Lina 14.
- Efnan 14.
- Hazal 14.
- Yüsra 14.
- Hafsa 15.
- Eslem 16.
- Hira Nur 16.
- Hümeyra 16.
Boy names
- Kutay 12.
- Kaan 13.
- Muhammed Ali 13.
- Yağız 13.
- Yunus Emre 13.
- İbrahim 14.
- Talha 14.
- Altay 16.
- Cihangir 16.
- Yavuz Selim 16.
- Abdullah 17.
- Batuhan 17.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gökçe | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | Asel | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Zümra | Göktuğ |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Göktuğ |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Yusuf |
Most common female names in Yozgat
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 5,805 |
| 2 | Hatice | 4,553 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 4,327 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 3,732 |
| 5 | Emine | 3,638 |
| 6 | Elif | 2,324 |
| 7 | Fadime | 2,079 |
| 8 | Döndü | 1,815 |
| 9 | Meryem | 1,649 |
| 10 | Sultan | 1,583 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Reading Yozgat’s name trends beyond the top position
Popular baby names in Yozgat can be compared through their counts, shared positions and annual leaders. The wider population lists add another perspective, helping you distinguish a recent naming choice from a name recorded frequently across the province.
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The latest girls’ and boys’ leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Yozgat, Gökçe leads girls’ baby names with 64 and Göktuğ leads boys’ baby names with 47.
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Leadership does not always mean growth
TÜİK’s Yozgat figures show Göktuğ leading in 2024 with 56 and in 2025 with 47. Its leading position remains the same while its recorded count falls.
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The statistical source
Source: TÜİK (Turkish Statistical Institute), address-based population register, Yozgat province, 2025 and the historical years cited below; top-30 lists.
Read Gökçe and Göktuğ as individual names
The latest Yozgat baby-name leaders have similar spellings, but each has its own entry and meaning. Gökçe means “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing,” while Göktuğ means “a sky-blue ceremonial standard”; both have Turkish origins. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Yozgat figures, Alya and Defne follow Gökçe among girls, while Alparslan and Metehan follow Göktuğ among boys. The pronunciation guide can help readers unfamiliar with Turkish letters approach these spellings. A name’s literal meaning does not describe the appearance, personality or character of the person bearing it.
Follow the changes among annual leaders
TÜİK’s province-level history for Yozgat lists Zeynep as the leading girls’ baby name from 2018 through 2021, followed by Zümra in 2022, Asel in 2023 and 2024, and Gökçe in 2025. The boys’ leaders include Yusuf in 2018 and 2020, Ömer Asaf in 2019, and Alparslan in 2023. These records identify annual leaders rather than complete histories for every name. Read Asel and Yusuf for meanings, and consult the methodology when deciding what the available lists can support.
Keep population names and surnames distinct
To explore the most common names in Yozgat, Turkey, turn to the population list. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Yozgat figures, Fatma leads female names with 5,805 and Mustafa leads male names with 7,427. The surname list is a separate category, led by Şahin with 7,409, followed by Yılmaz with 6,654 and Arslan with 5,292. These categories should not be merged into a single popularity ranking. The entries for Mustafa and Mehmet explain given-name meanings; name statistics provides the broader statistical context.
Practical ways to compare Yozgat names
- Compare counts as well as ranks when following Göktuğ across years.
- Keep Elisa and Umay tied, and Elif and Miray tied, in the latest girls’ list.
- Retain the full Ömer Asaf entry rather than combining it with Ömer.
- Preserve the spelling Arslan when recording the surname list.
Frequently asked questions
Did Göktuğ’s count rise between the latest years shown?
No. TÜİK’s Yozgat figures record 56 in 2024 and 47 in 2025, although Göktuğ leads the boys’ list in both years.
What does Alya mean?
Alya means “high, exalted; an elevated place” and has Arabic origins. The origin label describes the name, not the identity of someone named Alya.
Does a name missing from the annual-leader summary have no recorded use?
No. A summary of leading names does not provide every name’s count or position, and omission from it does not establish absence.