UK boy's name
Daniyal
A masculine name of Biblical origin meaning "God is my judge".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daniyal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daniyal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #898, with 35 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 118 births.
This profile covers 1,548 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,589 living people in the UK are called Daniyal. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daniyal ranked #898 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 35 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 118 boys were registered as Daniyal.
- • Daniyal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
- • About 1,589 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daniyal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#898
2024
Births in 2024
35
Latest year
Peak year
2010
118 births
Estimated living
1,589
2026
Meaning
What does Daniyal mean?
The name Daniyal originates from the Hebrew language and is a variant of the name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" or "God has judged". The name has its roots in ancient Judaic culture, dating back to biblical times.
The name Daniyal is mentioned in the Quran, the sacred text of Islam, where it refers to the biblical prophet Daniel. In the Quran, Daniyal is portrayed as a wise and pious man who received revelations from God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daniyal can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where Daniel is portrayed as a young Jewish captive in Babylon who interpreted dreams and visions. The Book of Daniel, which bears his name, is part of the Hebrew Bible and is also included in the Christian Old Testament.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Daniyal or its variants. One of the most famous is Daniyal Nayshapuri (1201-1284), a Persian poet and Sufi mystic who wrote extensively on spiritual themes.
Another prominent figure was Daniyal Shikoh (1572-1628), the eldest son of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great. Daniyal Shikoh was a skilled military commander and governed various provinces of the Mughal Empire.
In the field of Islamic scholarship, Daniyal Noorani (1630-1701) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Iran who made significant contributions to the study of Islamic law and jurisprudence.
Moving to more recent times, Daniyal Mueenuddin (born 1963) is a Pakistani-American writer and author of the short story collection "In Other Rooms, Other Wonders", for which he received critical acclaim.
Daniyal Rahemtulla (born 1975) is a renowned Indian chef and restaurateur, known for his innovative fusion cuisine and for promoting sustainable and ethical food practices.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Daniyal throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Daniyal over time
The chart below shows babies named Daniyal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Daniyal, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 35 births in 2024, compared with 118 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daniyal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daniyal 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 | #825 | 202 | 5 |
| 2010s | #476 | 849 | 10 |
| 2000s | #647 | 453 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1207 | 44 | 4 |
Geography
Where Daniyal is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Daniyal. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Daniyal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
Across the UK
Daniyal in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#727 in 2024
10 years of NRS records, 51 total registered
Related
Names similar to Daniyal
- 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
Daniyal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daniyal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Daniyal was ranked #898 for boys in England and Wales, with 35 births registered.
When was Daniyal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 118 babies registered as Daniyal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daniyal?
A masculine name of Biblical origin meaning "God is my judge".
How many people are called Daniyal in the UK?
A total of 1,548 babies have been registered as Daniyal across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 51 more in Scotland.
Where is Daniyal most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Daniyal ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #727 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.