Our Kazakhstani name database contains 1.073 Kazakhstani surnames and 3.890 Kazakhstani first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Kazakhstani 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 Kazakhstan have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Kazakhstani names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Kazakhstani names as well. To create the Kazakhstani name database we used 18.119 validated Kazakhstani social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Kazakhstani surnames
This table show popular Kazakhstani surnames. In Kazakhstan, surnames are inherited from the father and passed down through the generations. The use of patronymics, or names based on the father's first name, is also common in Kazakhstan. For example, the son of a man named "Bakhtiyar" would have the surname "Bakhtiyarov" and the daughter would have the surname "Bakhtiyarova". In some cases, individuals may also adopt a surname based on their profession or place of origin.
| Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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| Kim | 0.5% |
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| иванов | 0.3% |
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| ким | 0.3% |
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| иванова | 0.2% |
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| попова | 0.2% |
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| ахметов | 0.2% |
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| Lee | 0.2% |
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| смирнов | 0.2% |
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| алексеева | 0.2% |
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| смирнова | 0.1% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 18.119 Kazakhstani social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Kazakhstani first names
In Kazakhstan, parents typically pick a first name for their child based on a combination of cultural and personal factors. Many parents will choose a traditional Kazakh name that has significant meaning or has been passed down through the family. They may also consider the child's astrological sign and choose a name that is believed to be lucky or auspicious for that particular sign. Additionally, parents may also choose a name that is popular or fashionable at the time of the child's birth. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one and is made with the intention of choosing a name that will bring good luck and prosperity to the child throughout their life.
Popular Kazakhstani male names
| First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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| александр | 3.4% |
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| сергей | 2.2% |
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| Vladimir | 1.8% |
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| андрей | 1.7% |
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| дмитрий | 1.6% |
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| евгений | 1.5% |
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| алексей | 1.4% |
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| Oleg | 1.3% |
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| Denis | 1.3% |
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| Ruslan | 1.2% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 18.119 Kazakhstani social media profiles from which 9.585 (53%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Kazakhstani female names
| First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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| елена | 2.2% |
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| ольга | 2.2% |
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| наталья | 1.9% |
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| юлия | 1.7% |
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| Svetlana | 1.7% |
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| Irina | 1.6% |
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| Anna | 1.6% |
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| татьяна | 1.4% |
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| Marina | 1.3% |
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| Ekaterina | 1.3% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 18.119 Kazakhstani social media profiles from which 8.534 (47%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.