Diyari

A boy's name of Kurdish origin with 84 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

A Karnic language of Australia.

Diyari is a boy's baby name of Kurdish origin, meaning 'gift, offering' or 'present.' It is used across Kurdish communities in Iraq, Turkey, Iran, and Syria.

Diyari is a Kurdish gift — a name that celebrates the child as the greatest present a family can receive.

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In the American context, Diyari is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2008–2023). Its Kurdish roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 84 total births, Diyari exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 2008

2009

Peak year

12 births

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Popularity Over Time

Diyari has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.

First appeared: 2008Peak: 2009 (12 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Diyari
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#12693	▼
2010s	58	#9111	▲
2000s	21	#7689	—

The Story of Diyari

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2009, Diyari is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Diyari are most likely born between 2008 and 2019.

How rare is Diyari?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Diyari is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 58 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Diyari by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(10 years, 2008–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Diyari
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#12693	-5 (-50.0%)
2019	10	#7779	+5 (100.0%)
2017	5	#12777	-2 (-28.6%)
2014	7	#9911	-1 (-12.5%)
2013	8	#9003	-1 (-11.1%)
2012	9	#8330	0
2011	9	#8243	-1 (-10.0%)
2010	10	#7737	-2 (-16.7%)
2009	12	#6900	+3 (33.3%)
2008	9	#8477	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diyari a boy's or girl's name?

Diyari is primarily a boy's name.

When was Diyari most popular?

Diyari reached its peak popularity in 2009 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Diyari?

Diyari is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 84 babies in the U.S. since 2008. Its peak was in 2009.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2023