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Dilara

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Pronounced dih-LAH-rah /dΙͺˈlΙ‘.rΙ‘/High

Meaning: From Persian dilara, 'beloved, sweetheart; one who adorns/comforts the heart' (dil, 'heart', plus ara, 'adorning')High

In 30 seconds: One who adorns the heart: Dilara is Persian for 'beloved, sweetheart' β€” tender, romantic, and beautifully poetic. A heart-name.
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Origin HighPersian, Turkish
MeaningFrom Persian dilara, 'beloved, sweetheart; one who adorns/comforts the heart' (dil, 'heart', plus ara, 'adorning')
U.S. rank (2025)#4479 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 519

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419892025

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

Dilara comes from Persian dilara β€” dil, 'heart', plus ara, 'adorning' β€” 'beloved, sweetheart, one who delights the heart'. A cherished name across Turkey, Iran, and Central Asia.

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

Did you know? Dilara joins Persian dil, 'heart', with ara, 'adorning' β€” 'one who adorns and comforts the heart'; it's a beloved name across Turkey and the Persian world.
Overall data confidence 85%
Persian references β€” dilara β€” etymology

Variations

DilareDilaram

Nicknames

Dila

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Dilara Kazimova (1989-)
    Azerbaijani singer who represented Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014
  • β˜…Dilara Findikoglu
    Turkish-born fashion designer known for avant-garde collections shown at London Fashion Week

If you like Dilara…

Dilanβ€” a fellow Dil- 'heart' name
Leylaβ€” another soft Turkish-Persian name
Azaraβ€” a similarly popular pick
Alaraβ€” shares Dilara's Turkish roots
Azraβ€” a fellow Turkish choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dilara mean?

Dilara is Persian for 'beloved, sweetheart, one who adorns the heart'.

How do you pronounce Dilara?

It's said dih-LAH-rah /dΙͺˈlΙ‘.rΙ‘/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dilara a boy or girl name?

Dilara is a girl's name.

How popular is Dilara?

Dilara is a rare name in the U.S.

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