boy's name
Dilshan
dil-SHAHN
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 71
Dilshan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in Canada in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Canada.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dilshan Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 2000s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Dilshan?
In 2018, Dilshan was given to 5 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Dilshan Is Used
Figures for Canada leave out any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dilshan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dilshan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dilshan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dilshan
- Pronunciation dil-SHAHN
Sibling Names for Dilshan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dilshan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dilshan
How popular is the name Dilshan?
In 2018, Dilshan was given to 5 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Dilshan a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilshan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dilshan?
Dilshan has 2 syllables.
When was Dilshan most popular?
Dilshan peaked in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Dilshan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Dilshan currently ranks #4,060 in Canada. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.