UK boy's name
Dilsher
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "brave heart" or "lion-hearted".
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.
Dilsher is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dilsher popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2021 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.
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 20 living people in the UK are called Dilsher. 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
- • Dilsher ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 boys were registered as Dilsher.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dilsher as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Dilsher mean?
The name Dilsher has its origins in the Persian language and is believed to have entered the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal era. The name is derived from the Persian words 'dil' meaning heart and 'sher' meaning lion, thus translating to 'lion-hearted' or 'courageous heart'.
This name finds mention in various Persian and Urdu literary works from the 16th century onwards. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the epic poem 'Shahnameh' by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, where it is used as a descriptive term for a brave warrior.
Dilsher was a popular name among the Mughal nobility and aristocracy, with several princes and courtiers bearing this name. One notable figure was Dilsher Khan, a Mughal general who served under Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century and played a crucial role in the conquest of the Deccan region.
In the 18th century, Dilsher Singh, a Sikh warrior and chieftain, rose to prominence during the turbulent period following the decline of the Mughal Empire. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership in defending the Sikh territories against invading forces.
Another prominent individual with this name was Dilsher Ali Khan, a 19th century Nawab (ruler) of Tonk, a princely state in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his progressive policies and patronage of arts and culture.
In more recent times, Dilsher Singh Khara was a distinguished Indian Army officer who served during World War II and was awarded the prestigious Military Cross for his gallantry in the Battle of El Alamein in 1942.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Dilsher, a name that has carried the connotations of courage, bravery, and strength throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dilsher over time
The chart below shows babies named Dilsher registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 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 Dilsher, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dilsher by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dilsher 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 | #3528 | 20 | 4 |
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- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dilsher: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dilsher in the UK right now?
In 2024, Dilsher was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Dilsher most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Dilsher in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dilsher?
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "brave heart" or "lion-hearted".
How many people are called Dilsher in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Dilsher across the 4 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.