Rising since 1991, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Danyal since 1972
Babies named Danyal per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Danyal's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 85 | 15 |
| 1980s | 65 | 32 |
| 1990s | 26 | 112 |
| 2000s | 0 | 191 |
| 2010s | 0 | 145 |
| 2020s | 0 | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Danyal is a spelling variant of the name Daniel, used primarily in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Turkish-speaking communities. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1975, and has experienced a steady rise in usage since 1991. As of 2025, it ranked 6,803, with a frequency of roughly 1 in 142,340 births. The name's trajectory shows a consistent upward trend, with its peak popularity occurring in 2024. While Danyal has not yet broken into the top baby name lists, its increasing usage reflects a broader appreciation for names with Islamic and multicultural heritage.
Danyal is a variant of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'. It is used across Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Turkish-speaking communities, often associated with the prophet Daniel in Islamic tradition. The name has been consistently used in Muslim-majority countries and among diaspora communities.
“Danyal” around the world
Where Danyal lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dan, Danny, Yali
Sibling names for Danyal
Names that share Danyal's style, for a brother or sister.
