Our Azerbaijani name database contains 608 Azerbaijani surnames and 3.003 Azerbaijani first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Azerbaijani name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Azerbaijan have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Azerbaijani names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Azerbaijani names as well. To create the Azerbaijani name database we used 11.283 validated Azerbaijani social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Azerbaijani surnames

This table show popular Azerbaijani surnames. In Azerbaijan, surnames often have a patronymic structure, where the father's first name is used as the basis for the child's surname. For example, if a man's name is "Elvin" and his son's name is "Yusif," the son's surname would be "Elvin oglu Yusif," which means "Yusif, son of Elvin." Women also have a patronymic surname, but it is typically formed using the suffix "-gyzy" or "-qizi" instead of "-oglu." Additionally, some individuals may have a surname that reflects their profession or place of origin.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Aliyev 358 3.2% Turkish American Russian
Mammadov 233 2.1% American Turkish German
Aliyeva 215 1.9% American Turkish Russian
Huseynov 178 1.6% Turkish American British
Abbasov 107 0.9% Turkish Russian American
Abdullayev 105 0.9% Uzbekistani Turkish American
Babayev 101 0.9% American Turkish Russian
Hasanov 100 0.9% Turkish Uzbekistani American
Ismayilov 98 0.9% Turkish American German
Mamedov 91 0.8% Russian Georgian American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 11.283 Azerbaijani social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Azerbaijani first names

In Azerbaijan, parents typically pick a first name based on cultural and religious traditions. They may choose a name with a specific meaning or significance, such as a name that honors an ancestor or a name that is popular in their community. They may also consult with family members or religious leaders for suggestions or guidance. Ultimately, the decision of a first name is a personal and important one for parents in Azerbaijan.

Popular Azerbaijani male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ali 135 1.8% Turkish Pakistani American
Anar 134 1.8% Turkish American Kazakhstani
Murad 109 1.5% Turkish Pakistani Bangladeshi
Tural 102 1.4% Turkish American German
Elnur 101 1.4% Turkish American German
Farid 100 1.4% Indonesian French Algerian
Elvin 99 1.3% American Turkish Dominican
Emin 93 1.3% Turkish Dutch German
Samir 92 1.2% Indian Egyptian American
Orkhan 88 1.2% American Turkish German
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 11.283 Azerbaijani social media profiles from which 7.383 (65%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Azerbaijani female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Nigar 94 2.4% Turkish American Pakistani
Gunel 79 2.0% American Turkish Canadian
Fidan 76 1.9% Turkish American Kosovar
Leyla 74 1.9% Turkish American British
Narmin 73 1.9% American Turkish German
Sabina 65 1.7% American Italian British
Aysel 55 1.4% Turkish Dutch German
Gunay 52 1.3% Turkish German American
Aygün 50 1.3% Turkish American German
Lala 49 1.3% American Brazilian Indonesian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 11.283 Azerbaijani social media profiles from which 3.900 (35%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.