Daniyal
Daniyal is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Daniyal is the Arabic, Persian, and Urdu form of the biblical name Daniel. It carries the traditional meaning 'God is my judge'. In the United States, it is a moderately used choice primarily selected by families seeking an Islamic or Persian spelling variant of Daniel.
Popularity in the United States
815 babies in the United States have been named Daniyal since 1880. It ranks #3861 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1762.
States where it is most popular
- NY (55.8 %)
- TX (24.6 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- NJ (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 228 |
| 2010-2019 | 359 |
| 2020-2029 | 165 |
Famous people named Daniyal
- Daniyal Mueenuddin: Author, Writer
Nicknames
Dan, Danny
Fun facts
- While not directly mentioned in the Quran, Daniyal is widely honored as a prophet in Islamic tradition.
- It serves as the predominant spelling for Daniel across Middle Eastern and South Asian regions.