Defne vs Dilara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilara

Girl #4,239 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heart-adorning, beloved"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Persian Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,239
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dila, Lara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Defne Rank #4,298
Dilara Rank #4,239

Dilara is more popular, ranked #4239 vs #4298 for Defne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Defne ___

  • Defne Su
  • Defne Nil
  • Defne Yaz
  • Defne Nur
  • Defne Ipek
  • Defne Sera

Dilara ___

  • Dilara Rose
  • Dilara Marie
  • Dilara Grace
  • Dilara Jade
  • Dilara Celeste
  • Dilara Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Defne

Ayla Elif Yaren Asya Leyla

If you choose Dilara

Layla Yasmin Amir Cyrus Selin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Defne or Dilara more popular?

Dilara is more popular, ranked #4239 compared to Defne at #4298 in the United States.

What do Defne and Dilara mean?

Defne means "laurel, bay tree" (Greek via Turkish origin). Dilara means "heart-adorning, beloved" (Persian origin).

Are Defne and Dilara boy or girl names?

Defne is primarily a girl name. Dilara is primarily a girl name.

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