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UK girl's name

Dinara

A feminine name of Russian origin meaning "day-born" or "from the morning".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Dinara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dinara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.

This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2010 to 2018. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Dinara. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Dinara ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 girls were registered as Dinara.
  • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dinara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2014

4 births

Estimated living

14

2026

Meaning

What does Dinara mean?

The name Dinara has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "dinar," which referred to a type of gold coin used in ancient Persia and the Middle East. The name is believed to have been given to girls born into wealthy or influential families, symbolizing prosperity and fortune.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dinara can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the legendary poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The poem mentions a character named Dinara, who was a princess from the Sasanian dynasty of Persia.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dinara. One of the earliest was Dinara Banu Amir (1126-1185), a Persian princess and poet from the Seljuk dynasty. She was renowned for her literary works and her patronage of the arts.

Another famous Dinara was Dinara Aliyeva (1830-1907), a wealthy Azerbaijani philanthropist and landowner. She was known for her charitable works, including the establishment of schools and hospitals in her region.

In the 20th century, Dinara Asanova (1942-1985) was a prominent Soviet ballet dancer and choreographer. She performed with the Bolshoi Ballet and was acclaimed for her interpretations of classic roles such as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake.

Dinara Safina (born 1986) is a former professional tennis player from Russia. She reached a career-high ranking of World No. 1 in 2009 and won 12 singles titles on the WTA Tour.

Dinara Kulibaeva (born 1967) is a Kazakh businesswoman and socialite. She is the daughter of the former President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, and one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.

While the name Dinara has its roots in ancient Persia, it has since gained popularity across various cultures and regions, particularly in Central Asia and parts of the Middle East. The name continues to be associated with wealth, prosperity, and a rich cultural heritage.

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Popularity

Dinara over time

The chart below shows babies named Dinara registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Dinara, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Dinara
01234201020142018

Decades

Dinara by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dinara 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
2010s #5198 14 4

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FAQ

Dinara: questions and answers

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

In 2018, Dinara was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Dinara most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Dinara in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Dinara?

A feminine name of Russian origin meaning "day-born" or "from the morning".

How many people are called Dinara in the UK?

A total of 14 babies have been registered as Dinara 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.