UK girl's name
Aslihan
A name of Turkish origin meaning "gazelle-eyed" or "deer-eyed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aslihan is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aslihan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3192, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Aslihan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Aslihan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aslihan ranked #3192 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 girls were registered as Aslihan.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aslihan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3192
2021
Births in 2021
7
Latest year
Peak year
2021
7 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Aslihan mean?
The name Aslihan is of Turkish origin and has been in use since the early 20th century. It is a combination of two words from the Turkish language: "asli" meaning "original" or "genuine," and "han" meaning "ruler" or "sovereign." Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "genuine ruler" or "original sovereign."
The earliest recorded use of the name Aslihan dates back to the 1920s in Turkey, during the early years of the Turkish Republic. It became a popular name choice for parents who wanted to give their daughters a name that reflected the nation's cultural heritage and the spirit of the new republic.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Aslihan was Aslihan Karakelle, a Turkish actress born in 1932. She appeared in several films and television shows throughout the mid-20th century and was considered a pioneer of Turkish cinema.
Another historical figure named Aslihan was Aslihan Demir, a Turkish writer and journalist born in 1957. She was known for her work on women's rights and social issues in Turkey, and her writings played a significant role in raising awareness about these topics.
In the field of sports, Aslihan Orhan, a Turkish basketball player born in 1986, made a name for herself as a member of the Turkish national team. She represented Turkey in several international competitions and helped her team achieve success on the global stage.
Moving to the world of politics, Aslihan Mercan, a Turkish politician born in 1975, served as a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, the country's parliament, from 2011 to 2015. She was actively involved in promoting women's empowerment and advocating for gender equality.
Lastly, Aslihan Erdogan, a Turkish academic and writer born in 1967, gained recognition for her literary works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues in contemporary Turkey. Her novels and essays have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Aslihan, showcasing its rich cultural significance and the diverse fields in which it has been represented.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aslihan over time
The chart below shows babies named Aslihan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aslihan, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2021, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aslihan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aslihan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3192 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4686 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Aslihan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aslihan in the UK right now?
In 2021, Aslihan was ranked #3192 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Aslihan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Aslihan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aslihan?
A name of Turkish origin meaning "gazelle-eyed" or "deer-eyed".
How many people are called Aslihan in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Aslihan across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.