Dilan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dilan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 104 babies have been named Dilan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dilan is past its peak , currently ranked #53,175 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #53,175
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dilan
Dilan is a girl name .
Is Dilan a boy or girl name? Dilan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #53,175 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #661. Dilan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dilan is currently ranked #53,175 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dilan include Dil, Diy, Diie, and Dilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dilan include Dilara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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