Danial
Danial is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Danial is a spelling variant of the biblical name Daniel, derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'God is my judge'. While Daniel is extremely common in the United States, Danial is a less frequent spelling alternative used consistently over the decades. It offers a slightly distinct spelling while retaining the traditional pronunciation and meaning.
Popularity in the United States
9,394 babies in the United States have been named Danial since 1880. It ranks #1242 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1823.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.8 %)
- MI (11.5 %)
- OH (10.3 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
- NY (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 54 |
| 1890-1900 | 41 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 145 |
| 1920-1930 | 316 |
| 1930-1940 | 349 |
| 1940-1950 | 699 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,828 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,799 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,392 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,118 |
| 1990-2000 | 747 |
| 2000-2010 | 496 |
| 2010-2019 | 282 |
| 2020-2029 | 104 |
Nicknames
Dan, Danny
Fun facts
- Danial serves as a phonetic variant of Daniel, which has been a top historical name in the U.S. for over a century.