Our Kosovar name database contains 1.047 Kosovar surnames and 4.918 Kosovar first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Kosovar 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 Kosovo have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Kosovar names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Kosovar names as well. To create the Kosovar name database we used 15.322 validated Kosovar social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Kosovar surnames

This table show popular Kosovar surnames. In Kosovo, the surname is inherited from the father. Children take on their father's surname and it is passed down through generations. However, in recent years, there has been a trend of women choosing to keep their maiden name after marriage instead of taking on their husband's surname. This is becoming more common, especially among educated and professional women.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Krasniqi 247 1.6% German American British
Gashi 238 1.6% German Albanian American
Berisha 204 1.3% German American Albanian
Ali 164 1.1% Pakistani Egyptian Indian
Ahmed 154 1.0% Egyptian Pakistani Bangladeshi
Mohamed 133 0.9% Egyptian Dutch Algerian
Shala 112 0.7% German American Albanian
Morina 112 0.7% German Albanian Swiss
Hoxha 89 0.6% Albanian Mahoran Italian
Mohammed 81 0.5% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Nigerian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 15.322 Kosovar social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Kosovar first names

In Kosovo, parents typically pick a first name for their child based on tradition and cultural significance. Many families will choose a name that is popular within their ethnic group or has historical significance in their culture. Some parents may also choose a name that honors a family member or is meaningful to them personally. Ultimately, the decision is made with a lot of thought and consideration for the child's future and the cultural heritage of the family.

Popular Kosovar male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ahmed 385 3.4% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
Mohamed 271 2.4% Egyptian Dutch Algerian
Ali 152 1.3% Turkish Pakistani American
Mohammed 121 1.1% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Indian
Mahmoud 111 1.0% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
Valon 73 0.6% American Macedonian Swiss
Mostafa 67 0.6% Egyptian Dutch Iranian
Arber 66 0.6% Albanian Mahoran American
Besnik 62 0.5% Albanian German Macedonian
Egzon 54 0.5% German Albanian American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 15.322 Kosovar social media profiles from which 11.288 (74%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Kosovar female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Arta 29 0.7% Latvian Indonesian British
Ana 28 0.7% Spanish Brazilian American
Edona 24 0.6% Albanian American German
Sara 22 0.5% American Spanish Italian
Blerta 22 0.5% Albanian American German
Alaa 22 0.5% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Iraqi
Rina 21 0.5% Indonesian American British
Gresa 21 0.5% Albanian German British
Fidan 21 0.5% Turkish Azerbaijani American
Dafina 21 0.5% American British Macedonian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 15.322 Kosovar social media profiles from which 4.034 (26%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.