UK boy's name
Dilawar
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "brave" or "courageous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dilawar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dilawar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 16 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. 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.
Dilawar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Dilawar. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dilawar ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 16 boys were registered as Dilawar.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dilawar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1595
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2024
16 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Dilawar mean?
The name Dilawar is of Persian origin, deriving from the word 'dil' meaning heart and 'awar' meaning bringer or bearer. It translates to 'one who brings joy to the heart' or 'heart's delight'. This name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when the Persian language and culture were flourishing across the Middle East and Central Asia.
In ancient Persian literature, Dilawar was mentioned as a character in the epic poem Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 AD. The name also appeared in various Persian manuscripts and historical records from that era, indicating its popularity among the nobility and literary circles.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Dilawar was Dilawar Khan Ghori, a prominent military commander who served under the Ghaznavid Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Ghaznavid Empire across modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India.
Another notable figure was Dilawar Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military leader from the 16th century. He served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and participated in several important campaigns, including the conquest of Gujarat and the suppression of rebellions in Bengal.
In the 17th century, Dilawar Khan Lohani was a prominent military commander and administrator in the Mughal Empire. He held various important positions, including the governorship of Lahore and the command of the Mughal army during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb.
Dilawar Khan Rohilla was a distinguished military leader and ruler of the Rohilla Afghan state in northern India during the 18th century. He played a crucial role in establishing the Rohilla dominance in the region and defended his territory against the Maratha and Mughal forces.
In more recent history, Dilawar Khan was a renowned Pakistani cricketer who played Test cricket for the national team in the 1950s and 1960s. He captained the team in several matches and is considered one of the finest all-rounders Pakistan has produced.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dilawar over time
The chart below shows babies named Dilawar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dilawar, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dilawar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dilawar 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 | #3278 | 24 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4374 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Dilawar
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- 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
Dilawar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dilawar in the UK right now?
In 2024, Dilawar was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Dilawar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 16 babies registered as Dilawar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dilawar?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "brave" or "courageous".
How many people are called Dilawar in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Dilawar across the 6 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.