Daniyal Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAH-nee-al / /ˈdɑːniːəl/Arabic; Persian; Hebrew
Meaning
God is my judge (Arabic); a variant of Daniel (Persian, Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Daniyal is derived from the name Daniel, which means 'God is my judge.' In Persian culture, it is often associated with the biblical figure Daniel, known for his wisdom and integrity. In Hebrew, Daniel is a significant name in religious texts, symbolizing faith and divine judgment.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Dani
- Dan
- Danyal
International Variants
- Daniël (Dutch)
- Danilo (Italian)
- Daniil (Russian)
Famous people named Daniyal
Daniyal Mueenuddin — author.
Daniyal Zafar — musician.
Fictional characters named Daniyal
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daniyal was first seen in the United States in 1991. Daniyal has ranked as high as #1305 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Daniyal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Daniyal (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 29 |