UK boy's name
Danail
A male given name of Bulgarian origin meaning "lion is God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Danail is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Danail popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 5 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2015 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Danail. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Danail ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 boys were registered as Danail.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danail as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
5 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Danail mean?
The name Danail is of Slavic origin, specifically Bulgarian. It is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" or "God has judged." The name Danail has its roots in the Old Testament, where Daniel was a Hebrew prophet who interpreted dreams and visions for Babylonian kings.
The earliest recorded use of the name Danail can be traced back to the early Christian era in the Balkans. It gained popularity among the Bulgarians, who embraced Christianity in the 9th century. The name Danail became a common choice for Bulgarian families, perhaps influenced by the biblical figure's wisdom and faith.
One of the earliest known references to the name Danail comes from the 10th century "Bitolski Prilog," a collection of medieval Bulgarian manuscripts. These manuscripts contain several mentions of individuals bearing the name Danail, suggesting its widespread use during that period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Danail. One of the most prominent was Danail Nikolov (1838-1911), a Bulgarian revolutionary, writer, and teacher who played a significant role in the struggle for national liberation from Ottoman rule. Another notable bearer of the name was Danail Khrabur (1785-1824), a Bulgarian hajduk (rebel) and leader of the Sliven uprising against the Ottoman Empire.
In the realm of arts and literature, the name Danail is associated with Danail Nikolaev (1906-1985), a renowned Bulgarian painter and portraitist. His works are celebrated for their realistic depictions of everyday life and people in Bulgaria.
The name Danail has also been carried by religious figures, such as Danail Konev (1924-2005), a Bulgarian Orthodox bishop and Metropolitan of Vidin. He served as the head of the Vidin Eparchy from 1983 until his death in 2005.
While the name Danail has been predominantly used in Bulgaria, it has also found usage in other Slavic countries, such as Russia and Serbia, although to a lesser extent. The name's biblical roots and historical significance in Bulgarian culture have contributed to its enduring popularity in the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Danail over time
The chart below shows babies named Danail registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Danail, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danail by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danail was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4358 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3660 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Danail
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Danail: questions and answers
How popular is the name Danail in the UK right now?
In 2023, Danail was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Danail most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Danail in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Danail?
A male given name of Bulgarian origin meaning "lion is God".
How many people are called Danail in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Danail across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.