unisex name
Danyl
dah-NEEL
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 568
Danyl is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 10% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1979.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Danyl Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 65 |
How Popular Is Danyl?
In 2025, Danyl was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Danyl Is Used
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 Danyl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Danyl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Danyl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Danyl
- Pronunciation dah-NEEL
Sibling Names for Danyl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Danyl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Danyl
How popular is the name Danyl?
In 2025, Danyl was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Danyl a girl's or a boy's name?
Danyl is used for both girls and boys. About 10% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Danyl?
Danyl has 2 syllables.
When was Danyl most popular?
Danyl peaked in 2006, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Danyl a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Danyl currently ranks #2,626 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.