Our Tunisian name database contains 1.534 Tunisian surnames and 3.255 Tunisian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Tunisian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Africa is very poor organised and has no open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Tunisia are very limited to the names we know from other countries. The Tunisian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Tunisian names as well. To create the Tunisian name database we used 17.599 validated Tunisian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Tunisian surnames

This table show popular Tunisian surnames. In Tunisia, surnames typically have Arabic origins and are passed down from the father to the children. The surname is commonly used in formal settings, such as at work or in legal documents. It is also used in social interactions, such as when addressing someone formally or introducing oneself. Additionally, Tunisians often have multiple surnames, with the father's surname being the primary one and the mother's surname being added as a second or middle name.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Trabelsi 123 0.7% French American British
Mohamed 88 0.5% Egyptian Dutch Algerian
Dridi 86 0.5% French Algerian Belgian
Hamdi 85 0.5% Egyptian Algerian Indonesian
Ayari 77 0.4% French German American
Ahmed 74 0.4% Egyptian Pakistani Bangladeshi
Gharbi 71 0.4% French Algerian Moroccan
Mejri 66 0.4% French Belgian Canadian
Hammami 65 0.4% French Syrian American
Abidi 61 0.3% Pakistani Indian American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 17.599 Tunisian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Tunisian first names

In Tunisia, parents often choose a first name that holds significant cultural or religious meaning. They may choose a name that is popular within their community or one that has been passed down through their family. In some cases, they may also consult with religious leaders or family members for guidance on selecting a name. Ultimately, the choice of a first name is an important decision for Tunisian parents as it reflects their heritage and beliefs.

Popular Tunisian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Mohamed 433 3.7% Egyptian Dutch Algerian
Ahmed 372 3.2% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
Aymen 213 1.8% Algerian French German
Med 145 1.2% Moroccan Algerian Mauritanian
Amine 143 1.2% Algerian Moroccan French
Hamza 131 1.1% Pakistani Turkish Moroccan
Walid 127 1.1% Egyptian Algerian Lebanese
Ali 115 1.0% Turkish Pakistani American
Anis 114 1.0% Algerian Indonesian French
Oussama 110 0.9% Algerian Moroccan French
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 17.599 Tunisian social media profiles from which 11.628 (66%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Tunisian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Asma 87 1.5% Pakistani Algerian Saudi Arabian
Emna 84 1.4% French Belgian American
Imen 82 1.4% Algerian French Belgian
Mariem 79 1.3% Egyptian French Spanish
Marwa 78 1.3% Egyptian Algerian Dutch
Ines 74 1.2% Spanish Portuguese French
Nour 68 1.1% Egyptian Lebanese Dutch
Eya 65 1.1% Filipino French Mexican
Amal 65 1.1% Egyptian Indian Saudi Arabian
Fatma 62 1.0% Turkish Egyptian Dutch
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 17.599 Tunisian social media profiles from which 5.971 (34%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.