Dila

♀ Girl

Pronounced DEE-lah /ˈdiː.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish and Kurdish, where Dila is linked to dil, 'heart' — a warm, tender name. Related forms appear across Turkish naming.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Turkish name: Dila links to dil, 'heart' (said 'DEE-lah'). Tender and short.

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Origin MediumTurkish, Kurdish

MeaningFrom Turkish and Kurdish, where Dila is linked to dil, 'heart' — a warm, tender name. Related forms appear across Turkish naming.

U.S. rank (2024)#15856 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

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

Dila is a Turkish and Kurdish girl's name tied to dil, 'heart.' It reads as soft and warm, a compact two-beat name that travels easily (said 'DEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Turkish and Kurdish families. Rare, tender, and short.

Did you know? Dila draws on the Turkish and Kurdish dil, 'heart,' giving this short name a tender, affectionate ring (said 'DEE-lah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Dila — Turkish/Kurdish, tied to dil 'heart'

Variations

DilanDilayDilara

Nicknames

DeeLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dila mean?

Dila is a Turkish and Kurdish name linked to dil, 'heart.'

How do you pronounce Dila?

It's said DEE-lah /ˈdiː.lɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dila a boy or girl name?

Dila is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Dila?

Dila is an extremely rare name in the U.S.