Meaning and history
Dilara is a feminine name used in Turkish, Persian, Azerbaijani, and neighbouring traditions. It comes from Persian del, “heart,” and ārā, “adornment” or “one who beautifies,” and is commonly interpreted as “she who delights or adorns the heart.” The name entered Turkish through centuries of Persian literary influence. Notable bearers include Turkish actor Dilara Aksüyek and Turkish volleyball player Dilara Bağcı. Regional pronunciation varies, but the Persian compound remains its established source.
20062006: 17 births, rank #7,142
2007: 11 births, rank #10,129
2008: 14 births, rank #8,529
2009: 17 births, rank #7,341
2010: 8 births, rank #12,276
20112011: 7 births, rank #13,347
2012: 14 births, rank #8,208
2013: 14 births, rank #8,135
2014: 16 births, rank #7,302
2015: 16 births, rank #7,266
20162016: 21 births, rank #5,985
2017: 14 births, rank #7,840
2018: 18 births, rank #6,521
2019: 20 births, rank #5,986
2020: 15 births, rank #7,212
20212021: 15 births, rank #7,250
2022: 23 births, rank #5,465
2023: 27 births, rank #4,873
2024: 35 births, rank #4,114
20252025: 31 births, rank #4,460
In 2025, 31 babies were recorded with the name Dilara, ranking #4,460 among girls.