Land, country, or home
Diyar is a name of Arabic origin that translates to 'land', 'country', or 'homestead'. It is the plural form of 'dar', often used in a poetic or nostalgic sense to refer to one's homeland or a place of belonging. It is found across various Middle Eastern and Central Asian cultures, including Kurdish and Turkish communities.
Less common today
Diyar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,512 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Leader of the Arab tribe Banu Bakr for whom the city Diyarbakir is named
Kurdish folk singer and musician
