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Daniil

♂ Boy

Pronounced dah-nee-EEL /ˌdɑ.niˈil/Medium

Meaning: Russian form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'High

In 30 seconds: God is my judge: Daniil is the Russian Daniel — devout, strong, and classic. A great prophet's name.

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Origin HighHebrew, Russian

MeaningRussian form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'

U.S. rank (2025)#7789 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 354

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daniil is a Russian form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' (the prophet thrown to the lions). A devout, strong, classic name across Russia and Eastern Europe.

In the U.S. it appears in Russian families. Rare, God-is-my-judge at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Daniel means 'God is my judge' in Hebrew (the prophet of the lions' den) — Daniil is its Russian form, strong and classic.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Daniil — etymology

Variations

DanielDanyloDanil

Nicknames

Dania

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daniil mean?

Daniil is the Russian Daniel — 'God is my judge'.

How do you pronounce Daniil?

It's said dah-nee-EEL /ˌdɑ.niˈil/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Daniil a boy or girl name?

Daniil is a boy's name.

How popular is Daniil?

Daniil is a rare name in the U.S.