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Delara

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Pronounced deh-LAH-rah /dɛˈlɑ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Persian delara, 'adorning the heart; beautiful, beloved, heart-soothing' (del, 'heart', plus ara, 'to adorn')Medium

In 30 seconds: Adorning the heart: Delara is Persian for 'beautiful, heart-soothing'. Lyrical, tender, and warm (said 'deh-LAH-rah').

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom Persian delara, 'adorning the heart; beautiful, beloved, heart-soothing' (del, 'heart', plus ara, 'to adorn')

U.S. rank (2025)#4095 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 228

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Delara comes from Persian delara, 'adorning the heart; beautiful, beloved, heart-soothing, comforting' (del, 'heart', plus ara, 'to adorn, to grace'). A lyrical, tender, modern Persian girls' name (said 'deh-LAH-rah'; nickname Della).

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, adorning-the-heart at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Delara means 'adorning the heart; beautiful, beloved, heart-soothing' in Persian (del, 'heart', plus ara, 'to adorn') — a lyrical, tender name (said 'deh-LAH-rah').

Overall data confidence 72%

Persian references — delara — etymology

Variations

DelaramDilaraDelaara

Nicknames

Della

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delara mean?

Delara is Persian for 'adorning the heart; beautiful, heart-soothing'.

How do you pronounce Delara?

It's said deh-LAH-rah /dɛˈlɑ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Delara a boy or girl name?

Delara is a girl's name.

How popular is Delara?

Delara is a rare name in the U.S.