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