Declining since 2011, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Daniyal since 1991
Babies named Daniyal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 228 |
| 2010s | 359 |
| 2020s | 165 |
Meaning & origin
Daniyal, the Arabic and Persian form of Daniel, has been used in the United States since at least 1991, when it first appeared in Social Security records. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking among thousands of names, though its usage has been gradually declining since 2011. As of 2025, it ranked 4707 with an incidence of about 1 in 81337 newborns. The name is most frequently recorded in New York, reflecting concentrations of South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. Daniyal balances strong religious roots with a sound familiar to English speakers, giving it cross-cultural appeal without straying from its heritage.
Daniyal is the Arabic and Persian form of Daniel, which comes from the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge.' It has been used throughout the Islamic world, where Daniel is recognized as a prophet. The name is common among Muslim families in South Asia, the Middle East, and among diaspora communities.
Where Daniyal is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Daniyal” around the world
Where Daniyal lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dan, Dani
Sibling names for Daniyal
Names that share Daniyal's style, for a brother or sister.
