18.01.2025 16:21
Minister Yerlikaya announced the most popular baby names for 2024. The name "Zeynep," which has been at the top for many years among girls' names, has given way to the name "Defne." For boys, the most preferred name is "Alparslan."
Expectant parents are getting lost among the options for naming their babies. While parents struggle the most with names, the most preferred baby names for girls and boys in 2024 have been revealed.
6 QUADRUPLETS WERE BORN IN 2024
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya shared data on the subject through his official X social media account. According to the data from the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, Yerlikaya stated that 937,369 babies were registered in the population records last year, saying, "Between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, there were 15,065 twin births, 290 triplet births, and 6 quadruplet births."
"DEFNE" FOR GIRLS, "ALPARSLAN" FOR BOYS AT THE TOP
According to the 2024 data, Yerlikaya announced the most preferred baby names, stating, "When looking at the most preferred names, the name Defne was given to 7,661 baby girls. The name Asel was given to 7,554 babies, Zeynep to 6,722 babies, Asya to 5,167 babies, and Gökçe to 4,838 babies. For baby boys, Alparslan was given to 8,304, Göktuğ to 5,796, Yusuf to 5,034, Metehan to 4,878, and Ömer Asaf to 4,349." In previous years, the name "Zeynep" had long been at the top of the list of "most preferred baby names" for girls. Last year, parents' preferences changed, and Defne took Zeynep's place.
"MAY OUR LITTLE ONES HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE"
At the end of his post, Minister Yerlikaya expressed good wishes, saying, "May our little ones have a bright future. May they be good children for our state, our homeland, our nation, and their families, inshallah. I kiss each of them on their eyes."