Delara
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "born at dawn".
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Delara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Delara today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delara births was 2023 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delara. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Delara with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
2023
28 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,978
Tracked since 2004
Census
Delara in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 238 people with the first name Delara, which placed it at #34,342 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#34,342
National first-name rank
People counted
238
238 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
63.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delara
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Delara is White at 63.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.9%) and Two or More Races (9.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Delara described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Delara at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White63.4% · 151
- Asian and Pacific Islander13.9% · 33
- Two or more races9.2% · 22
- Hispanic or Latino8.8% · 21
- Black or African American4.6% · 11
Popularity
Delara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delara from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 89 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delara by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Delara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Delaras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Delara
The name Delara has its origins in the Persian language, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions. It is believed to be a combination of two Persian words: "del" meaning heart or soul, and "ara" meaning beautiful or adorned. Thus, the name Delara can be interpreted as "beautiful soul" or "adorned heart."
In the poetic traditions of Persian literature, the name Delara has been used as a symbolic representation of beauty, grace, and inner radiance. It has appeared in the works of celebrated Persian poets such as Hafez and Rumi, adding to the name's cultural significance and enduring legacy.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Delara can be found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi. Written in the late 10th and early 11th centuries, this literary masterpiece chronicles the history of Persian kings and heroes, and the name Delara is associated with a character known for her beauty and wisdom.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Delara. One example is Delara Darabi (1932-2020), an Iranian mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics education in Iran. She was a pioneering woman in her field and played a pivotal role in modernizing mathematics education in her country.
Another prominent figure was Delara Isfahani (c. 1090-1170), a Persian poet and mystic from Isfahan, Iran. Her poetry was widely celebrated for its depth, emotional intensity, and spiritual insights. She was a contemporary of the famous Sufi poet Rumi and is considered one of the most influential female poets of the medieval Persian era.
In the realm of arts and culture, Delara Burkhardt (born 1961) is a Swiss-Iranian filmmaker and artist known for her thought-provoking documentaries and installations. Her works often explore themes of identity, displacement, and cross-cultural experiences, reflecting her multicultural background.
Additionally, Delara Daryoush (born 1984) is an Iranian-American actress and model who has appeared in several popular TV shows and films. Her career spans both American and Iranian productions, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Lastly, Delara Derakhshani (born 1980) is an Iranian-American artist and sculptor known for her intricate and evocative works. Her sculptures often explore themes of identity, memory, and the human experience, drawing inspiration from her cultural heritage and personal journey.
While these are just a few examples, the name Delara has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each contributing to its rich tapestry of meaning and cultural significance.
People
Delara + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delara going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Delara a common name?
We classify Delara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 193 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delara most popular?
The single biggest year for Delara was 2023, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delara is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Delara in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 238 people with the name Delara, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,342 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Delara in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Delara?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Delara leans strongly female. 230 people counted with this name were female (97.5%), compared with 6 male bearers (2.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Delara?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Delara is White at 63.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.9%) and Two or More Races (9.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Delara most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Delara in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.4% (151 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Delara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delara in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Delara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delara in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Delara can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Delara?
You can see how many people have the name Delara on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.