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Danyal

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: Turkish/Persian form of Daniel — Hebrew, 'God is my judge'; a prophetHigh

In 30 seconds: Daniel, in Turkish and Persian: Danyal is the prophet's name — 'God is my judge' — beloved across the Muslim world. Devout, classic, and strong.

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Origin HighHebrew, Persian

MeaningTurkish/Persian form of Daniel — Hebrew, 'God is my judge'; a prophet

U.S. rank (2025)#6894 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 609

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

Danyal is the Turkish and Persian form of Daniel — Hebrew, 'God is my judge' — the dream-reading prophet honored in Muslim tradition. A devout classic across the Muslim world.

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

Did you know? Danyal is the Turkish and Persian form of Daniel — honored as a prophet in Islam; it means 'God is my judge', the prophet of the lions' den.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Danyal — etymology

Variations

DaniyalDanielDanial

Nicknames

Dani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danyal mean?

Danyal is the Turkish/Persian Daniel, Hebrew for 'God is my judge'.

How do you pronounce Danyal?

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

Is Danyal a boy or girl name?

Danyal is a boy's name.

How popular is Danyal?

Danyal is a rare name in the U.S.