Daughter of the sea or light of the moon
The name's origins are multifaceted, often cited as a feminine elaboration of the Welsh name Dylan, meaning 'son of the sea.' In other contexts, particularly within Turkish or Persian influences, it is associated with the heart or celestial light. It remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Dilana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,523 in 2007.
South African singer-songwriter and rock artist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
