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Antalya

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Pronounced an-TAHL-yuh /ænˈtɑːl.jə/Medium

Meaning: Antalya is the name of a sun-soaked resort city on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, founded in antiquity as Attaleia after King Attalos II of Pergamon. Used as a first name, it reads as a place name honoring the city.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sunny place name: Antalya honors the Turkish coastal city (said 'an-TAHL-yuh'). Warm and worldly.
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Origin MediumTurkish, Greek
MeaningAntalya is the name of a sun-soaked resort city on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, founded in antiquity as Attaleia after King Attalos II of Pergamon. Used as a first name, it reads as a place name honoring the city.
U.S. rank (2025)#13351 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Antalya is a place name for the Turkish coastal city, whose ancient name Attaleia honors King Attalos II. It reads exotic, warm, and travel-inspired (said 'an-TAHL-yuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, place-inspired, and sunny.

Did you know? Antalya is a beautiful resort city on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, founded in antiquity as Attaleia. As a name it carries that sun-and-sea glamour (said 'an-TAHL-yuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Antalya — Turkish city Antalya; ancient Attaleia place name

Variations

AntaliaAntaliyaAttalia

Nicknames

AntaTalyaLya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antalya mean?

Antalya is a Turkish place name — a Mediterranean resort city, founded in antiquity as Attaleia.

How do you pronounce Antalya?

It's said an-TAHL-yuh /ænˈtɑːl.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Antalya a boy or girl name?

Antalya is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Antalya?

Antalya is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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