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UK girl's name

Dilnoor

An Arabic name meaning "heart's radiance" or "heart's light".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Dilnoor is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dilnoor popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.

This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2018 to 2023. 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 9 living people in the UK are called Dilnoor. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Dilnoor ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Dilnoor.
  • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dilnoor as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

3 births

Estimated living

9

2026

Meaning

What does Dilnoor mean?

The name Dilnoor is of Persian origin, deriving from the combination of the Persian words "dil" meaning heart and "noor" meaning light. It is believed to have emerged in the region of Greater Iran, encompassing parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and surrounding areas during the medieval period.

One of the earliest known references to the name Dilnoor can be found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, written around the year 1010 AD. In this literary masterpiece, a character named Dilnoor is mentioned, though details about their significance are scarce.

The name Dilnoor gained popularity during the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia (modern-day Iran) from the 16th to the 18th century. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals of high social standing and was considered a symbol of nobility and grace.

One notable figure bearing the name Dilnoor was a Persian poet who lived in the 17th century. While little is known about their life, some of their poetic works have been preserved and are still studied by scholars of Persian literature.

In the 19th century, a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Afghanistan bore the name Dilnoor. He was renowned for his teachings and wisdom, and his legacy continues to be celebrated by Sufi followers in the region.

Another individual of historical significance who carried the name Dilnoor was a renowned calligrapher from Persia in the 18th century. Their intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces, showcasing the artistic talents associated with this name.

Over the centuries, the name Dilnoor has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, artists, and literary figures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the Persian-speaking world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Dilnoor over time

The chart below shows babies named Dilnoor registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Dilnoor, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Dilnoor
01223201820202023

Decades

Dilnoor by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dilnoor 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 #5678 6 2
2010s #5666 3 1

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FAQ

Dilnoor: questions and answers

How popular is the name Dilnoor in the UK right now?

In 2023, Dilnoor was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Dilnoor most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Dilnoor in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Dilnoor?

An Arabic name meaning "heart's radiance" or "heart's light".

How many people are called Dilnoor in the UK?

A total of 9 babies have been registered as Dilnoor across the 3 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.