UK boy's name
Daler
A Turkish masculine name derived from the word "dalu" meaning "branch".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daler is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daler popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Daler. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daler ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Daler.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daler as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Daler mean?
The given name Daler has its roots in the Persian language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Persian word "dāl," which means "brave" or "courageous." This name was commonly used in regions where Persian influence was strong, including parts of Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daler can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. The poem features a character named Daler, who is portrayed as a brave and valiant warrior.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Daler. One of the earliest examples is Daler Khan (1145-1285), a prominent military commander and governor during the Delhi Sultanate in medieval India. He played a significant role in expanding the Sultanate's territories and was known for his military prowess.
Another historical figure with the name Daler is Daler Mehndi (1532-1597), a famous Sufi musician and poet from the Mughal Empire. His compositions, known as qawwalis, were highly influential in the development of Sufi music and continue to be celebrated today.
In the 18th century, Daler Singh (1730-1783) was a renowned Sikh warrior and military leader who fought against the Afghan invaders and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire in the Punjab region.
Moving forward in time, Daler Nazarov (1924-2003) was a celebrated Tajik writer and poet who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Soviet Tajikistan. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Tajik people.
Another notable individual with the name Daler is Daler Kuzyayev (born 1948), a former Uzbek football player who represented the Soviet Union national team and is considered one of the greatest players in Uzbekistan's history.
It is worth noting that while the name Daler has its origins in the Persian language and culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and cultures over time, particularly in Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Daler over time
The chart below shows babies named Daler registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Daler, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daler by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daler was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4699 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Daler
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Daler: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daler in the UK right now?
In 2022, Daler was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daler most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Daler in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daler?
A Turkish masculine name derived from the word "dalu" meaning "branch".
How many people are called Daler in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Daler across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.