boy's name
Danyal
dan-YAHL
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,691
Danyal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2002, when 98 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 18,819 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Danyal Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 206 |
| 2000s | 757 |
| 2010s | 384 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 223 |
How Popular Is Danyal?
In 2025, Danyal was given to 28 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Danyal Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Danyal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Danyal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Danyal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Danyal
- Pronunciation dan-YAHL
Sibling Names for Danyal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Danyal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Danyal
How popular is the name Danyal?
In 2025, Danyal was given to 28 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Danyal a girl's or a boy's name?
Danyal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Danyal?
Danyal has 2 syllables.
When was Danyal most popular?
Danyal peaked in 2002, when 98 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Danyal a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Danyal currently ranks #1,072 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.