boy's name

Danijel

DAH-nee-yel

  • Origin Slovene
  • Gender Boy
  • Syllables 3
  • Letters 7
  • Births on record 41

Danijel is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

  • Danijel is a name of Slovene origin.
  • Peaked in France in 1973, when 5 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in France.
  • First appears in birth records in 1973.
  • 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.

Danijel Over Time

Births per decade in France, 1970s to 1980s.

25
'70 '80
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Births named Danijel by decade in France
Decade Births
1970s 25
1980s 10

How Popular Is Danijel?

In 1986, Danijel 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.

Where Danijel Is Used

France #3,092 5 in 1986
United States #12,275 6 in 2011

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

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.

Names That Peaked Alongside Danijel

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Danijel Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Danijel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Danijel

  • Pronunciation DAH-nee-yel

Sibling Names for Danijel

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Danijel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Danijel

How popular is the name Danijel?

In 1986, Danijel 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.

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

Danijel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.

How many syllables are in Danijel?

Danijel has 3 syllables.

When was Danijel most popular?

Danijel peaked in 1973, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.