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Dilara Pronunciation

Dilara is pronounced dih-LAH-rah /dɪˈlɑ.rɑ/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' — 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 (2024)#4207 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 488

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dilara comes from Persian dilara — dil, 'heart', plus ara, 'adorning' — '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' — 'one who adorns and comforts the heart'; it's a beloved name across Turkey and the Persian world.

Overall data confidence 85%

Persian references — dilara — etymology

Variations

DilareDilaram

Nicknames

Dila

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Azra— a fellow Turkish choice

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dilara?

Dilara is pronounced dih-LAH-rah (/dɪˈlɑ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Dilara said aloud.

How do you say Dilara?

Dilara is said dih-LAH-rah (/dɪˈlɑ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Dilara said aloud.

What does the name Dilara mean?

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

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.