The nameDilara

Dilara is a Turkish and Persian name of the heart.

Meaning

Dilara comes from the Persian dil, "heart", and ara, "adorning", often read as "beloved".

Origin

Persian, through Turkish.

History

Dilara is a popular girls' name in Turkey and among Turkish families in Europe.

Popularity of the name Dilara

Dilara in the United Kingdom

1556thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2024peak year (29 births)
527babies named Dilara in the United Kingdom since 1997
01529 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Dilara was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 192 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Dilara. Half of all babies named Dilara in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 25 births a year on average, against 16 in the five years before.

Dilara in France

1389thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2002peak year (115 births)
1,325babies named Dilara in France since 1900
058115 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Dilara was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 770 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Dilara. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Dilara in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 25 births a year on average, against 15 in the five years before.

Dilara in Belgium

595thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
1998peak year (60 births)
825babies named Dilara in Belgium since 1995
03060 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Dilara in Switzerland

947thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2002peak year (43 births)
656babies named Dilara in Switzerland since 2000
02243 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Dilara in Austria

725thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2002peak year (68 births)
895babies named Dilara in Austria since 1984
03468 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Dilara in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dilara mean?

Dilara comes from the Persian dil, "heart", and ara, "adorning", often read as "beloved".

What is the origin of the name Dilara?

Persian, through Turkish.

Is Dilara a girl's or a boy's name?

Dilara is a girl's name.