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Daniyal

♂ Boy

Pronounced dah-nee-YAHL /dɑ.niˈjɑl/Medium

Meaning: Arabic/Persian form of Daniel — 'God is my judge' — the prophet honored in Islamic traditionHigh

In 30 seconds: Daniel of the lion's den, Arabic-sung: Daniyal is the prophet's Islamic form — 'God is my judge' — beloved across South Asia and the Gulf.
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Origin HighHebrew, Arabic
MeaningArabic/Persian form of Daniel — 'God is my judge' — the prophet honored in Islamic tradition
U.S. rank (2024)#3804 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 794

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019912024

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

History & Origin

Daniyal is the Arabic and Persian form of Daniel — Hebrew 'God is my judge' — the dream-reading prophet honored in Muslim tradition. A South Asian and Gulf staple.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, God-judges at the root, and lion-tested.

Did you know? Islamic tradition honors Daniyal as a prophet — his reputed tomb at Susa drew centuries of pilgrims; the lions remain unfed.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Daniyal — etymology

Variations

DanielDanyalDaniyel

Nicknames

Dani

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If you like Daniyal…

Daniel— the Western standard form
Mikail— a fellow Quranic angel-name
Yusuf— the companion prophet classic
Nathanial— echoes that soft -al sound
Bilal— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daniyal mean?

Daniyal is the Arabic form of Daniel, 'God is my judge'.

How do you pronounce Daniyal?

It's said dah-nee-YAHL /dɑ.niˈjɑl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Daniyal a boy or girl name?

Daniyal is a boy's name.

How popular is Daniyal?

Daniyal is a rare name in the U.S.