Most popular baby names in Kazakhstan announced

Tengrinews.kz - The rankings of the most popular baby names in Kazakhstan have undergone notable changes in 2024.
Popular baby names for boysAccording to the Bureau of National Statistics, the name Mukhammed has taken the lead, replacing Alikhan, which had consistently topped the list since 2014. Meanwhile, Nurislam, previously among the top 10, dropped out of the rankings in 2024.
The top 10 names for boys in 2024 are:

Mukhammed – 3,633
Aisultan – 2,862
Alikhan – 2,719
Muhammad – 2,712
Omar – 2,484
Aldiyar – 2,295
Amir – 2,266
Alan – 2,259
Ali – 1,912
Khamza – 1,857

Popular baby names for girlsFor girls, the name Mariam entered the top 10 for the first time, pushing Amina out of the list. Ailin retained its position as the most popular name.
The top 10 names for girls in 2024 are:

Ailin – 5,578
Medina – 5,417
Asylym – 5,020
Aisha – 4,493
Tomiris – 3,369
Ayala – 2,986
Aiym – 2,875
Mariam – 2,794
Rayana – 2,782
Safiya – 2,775

As of December 1, Kazakhstan's population reached 20,265,320, increasing by 231,478 people compared to the beginning of 2024. The natural population growth accounted for 217,133 people, while net migration contributed 14,345 people.