boy's name
Danael
dah-nah-EL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 315
Danael is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2021, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1987.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Danael Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 70 |
How Popular Is Danael?
In 2021, Danael was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Danael Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Danaël | Danaël is a rare spelling of Danael, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 150 times, mostly in France. | 150 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Danael
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Danael Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Danael over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Danael
- French dah-nah-EL
Sibling Names for Danael
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Danael — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Danael
Is Danael a girl's or a boy's name?
Danael is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Danael?
Danael has 3 syllables.
When was Danael most popular?
Danael peaked in 2021, when 20 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Danael a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Danael currently ranks #3,507 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.