Dilek

Dilek is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “wish.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2022.

Dilek at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“wish”

About the name Dilek

Dilek belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “wish” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Dilek first appears in Social Security records in 2011. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #17507 in 2011, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dilek in US records

First recorded (US)
2011
Best US rank
#17507 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Total since 1880
5

Dilek in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2407 in 1998
Babies named Dilek in 2022
3
Total since 1996
41

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dilek mean?

Dilek means “wish” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Dilek a boy or girl name?

Dilek is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2022.

What origin is the name Dilek?

Dilek comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Dilek?

Dilek first appears in US records in 2011. Its best-ever ranking was #17507 in 2011, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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