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Dilara

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Dilara: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2012.

Of Turkish and Persian origin, Dilara means "beloved" or "heart-ravishing," derived from *dil* (heart) and *ara* (adorn). It evokes a sense of captivating charm. Though not common in Scotland, the name has a global presence, with notable bearers including Dilara Kazimova, an Azerbaijani singer who represented her country in the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. The name shares a root with the Turkish actress Dilara Aksüyek and also appears in Persian poetry. A variant, Dilara can be found across the Middle East and Central Asia, adding a lyrical, international flavour to a Scottish register, where it began appearing in small numbers in the early 2000s.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20123 babies
Latest (2015)
#8063 babies
Total births
6since 2012
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2012 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).