Girl name
Dilay name meaning
“heart and moon; moon of the heart”
Dilay means heart and moon, expressed poetically as the moon of the heart. Its interpretation combines Persian dil, meaning heart, with Turkish ay, meaning moon. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes moonlight illuminating an inner landscape, a poetic association rather than an established phrase.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Dilay mean?
Heart and moon; moon of the heart
In Turkish: gönül ve ay; gönül ayı
Dilay can be read as bringing the heart together with the moon's light. It shares its heart element with Dilara and Dilşad, and lunar imagery with Ayla and Aylin. Broader explanations involving comfort or beauty are poetic associations rather than direct translations of its components.
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Gülay and Nuray. In Umay, the final letters are not a separate component meaning “moon.” More girl names ending in -ay →
How popular is Dilay?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 6provinces
Where is Dilay in the top 30?
6 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Dilay
It is probably a modern compound of Persian dil, “heart,” and Turkish ay, “moon.” The resulting meaning is poetic rather than a fixed phrase in either language.
Double names with Dilay
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Dilay Gülden
Meaning of each name
- Dilay: heart and moon; moon of the heart
- Gülden: of roses; made from a rose
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Nural Dilay
Meaning of each name
- Nural: receive light; gain illumination
- Dilay: heart and moon; moon of the heart
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Dilay Balım
Meaning of each name
- Dilay: heart and moon; moon of the heart
- Balım: my honey; a beloved, sweet one
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Bal Dilay
Meaning of each name
- Bal: honey, the sweet food made by bees
- Dilay: heart and moon; moon of the heart
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Dilay Güniz
Meaning of each name
- Dilay: heart and moon; moon of the heart
- Güniz: A trace of day or sunlight
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Ayliz Dilay
Meaning of each name
- Ayliz: The moon
- Dilay: heart and moon; moon of the heart
How to pronounce Dilay
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dilaj/ |
Is Dilay a girl’s name?
Yes, Dilay is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Dilay appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dilay
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Dilan♀Communal folk dance
- Dalay♀Sea, ocean
- Dilek♀A wish
- Dilara♀Adorning the heart, delighting the heart
- Delal♀Beloved
- Dilşah♀Sovereign of the heart
- Divan♀Poetry collection
- Didar♀Face, countenance
- Dilşat♂♀Joyful at heart, glad-hearted
- Dilşad♂♀Joyful at heart, glad-hearted
- Diler♀Wishes
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Dilay
- Dilay Özdemir · b. 2005
- Dilay · b. 1997
- Dilay Hazal Ayhan
FAQ about the name Dilay
What is the meaning of Dilay?
Dilay means “heart and moon; moon of the heart”. It is probably a modern compound of Persian dil, “heart,” and Turkish ay, “moon.” The resulting meaning is poetic rather than a fixed phrase in either language.
Is Dilay a girl’s name?
Yes, Dilay is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Dilay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dilay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dilay?
Dilay is of Persian and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Dilay have?
Dilay has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dilay?
Dilay appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Dilay?
Some ideas: Dilay Gülden; Nural Dilay; Dilay Balım.
Famous people named Dilay?
Notable people named Dilay include Dilay Özdemir, Dilay, Dilay Hazal Ayhan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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