UK boy's name
Danyaal
A masculine name of Arabic 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.
Danyaal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Danyaal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 46 births.
This profile covers 601 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 9% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 607 living people in the UK are called Danyaal. 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
- • Danyaal ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 46 boys were registered as Danyaal.
- • Danyaal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2008.
- • About 607 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danyaal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2001
46 births
Estimated living
607
2026
Meaning
What does Danyaal mean?
The name Danyaal is a masculine given name with roots in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. It is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" or "God has judged me." The name can be traced back to the biblical figure Daniel, who was a prominent figure in the Old Testament.
In the Book of Daniel, Danyaal is depicted as a righteous man who interpreted dreams and visions for King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. He is also known for surviving the lions' den, where he was thrown after refusing to worship the king's idols. Danyaal's unwavering faith and devotion to God made him a revered figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The name Danyaal has been used throughout history and across various cultures. In the Islamic tradition, Danyaal is regarded as a prophet and is mentioned in the Quran. The name gained popularity among Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Danyaal is in the 6th century CE, when a Persian scholar and mathematician named Danyaal ibn Masarjawayh lived during the Sassanid Empire. Another notable figure was Danyaal al-Kumayt, an 8th-century Arab poet known for his satirical verses.
In the 12th century, Danyaal al-Bakrizi was a renowned Egyptian scholar and historian who wrote extensively about the history of Egypt and its monuments. His works provided invaluable insights into the cultural and architectural heritage of the region.
During the Ottoman Empire, Danyaal Efendi was a prominent 16th-century Turkish calligrapher and poet. His works were highly celebrated for their artistic excellence and contributed to the development of Ottoman calligraphy.
In the 19th century, Danyaal Arnoldovich Rohrbach was a Russian general and statesman who played a significant role in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. He was instrumental in the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Danyaal. The name has endured across different cultures and time periods, carrying with it the rich history and symbolism of its biblical origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Danyaal over time
The chart below shows babies named Danyaal 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 Danyaal, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 46 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danyaal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danyaal 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 | #2898 | 38 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1996 | 131 | 10 |
| 2000s | #754 | 336 | 10 |
| 1990s | #713 | 96 | 4 |
Geography
Where Danyaal is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Danyaal. 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.
Danyaal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2008.
Across the UK
Danyaal in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#638 in 2008
3 years of NRS records, 11 total registered
Related
Names similar to Danyaal
- 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
Danyaal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Danyaal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Danyaal was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Danyaal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 46 babies registered as Danyaal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Danyaal?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "God is my judge".
How many people are called Danyaal in the UK?
A total of 601 babies have been registered as Danyaal across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 11 more in Scotland.
Where is Danyaal most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Danyaal ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #638 in 2008. 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.