Daniyal
Every Daniyal since 1991 — 815 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daniyal
Daniyal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,739 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 815 American babies have been named Daniyal. Its peak came in 2010, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daniyal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daniyal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,739 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,819 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,580 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,553 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,833 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,306 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,213 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,113 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,796 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,120 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,167 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,316 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,426 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,829 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,712 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,594 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,119 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,064 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,708 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,254 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,837 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,062 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,623 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,201 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,936 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,385 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,518 |
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Famous people named Daniyal
- Daniyal Akhmetov Politician · b. 1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daniyal in 2025?
Daniyal ranked #4,739 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daniyal?
815 babies have been named Daniyal in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daniyal most popular?
Daniyal peaked in 2010, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Daniyal a boy or girl name?
Daniyal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daniyal rising or falling?
Daniyal has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Daniyal?
Well-known people named Daniyal include Daniyal Akhmetov (politician).