Danial
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Danial
Danial is a variant spelling of Daniel, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my judge.' This alternate spelling maintains the same pronunciation while offering a slightly distinctive written form. The biblical Daniel was known for his wisdom and interpretation of dreams, particularly in the lion's den story, giving the name strong religious associations across Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Danial has been consistently used throughout history but remains less common than the traditional spelling. While especially popular in Muslim communities as a form of the Arabic Danyal (دانيال), this spelling variant appears across various cultures. The name conveys qualities of wisdom, faith, and integrity, regardless of its spelling.
Danial is also given to girls.
Pronounced DAN-yul.
As of October 2026, Danial ranked #8402 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #509 in 1954.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,100 | 36 | 18.7 |
| 2015 | #3,804 | 28 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | #3,608 | 30 | 15.8 |
| 2017 | #3,794 | 28 | 15.1 |
| 2018 | #3,619 | 30 | 16.5 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,889 | 19 | 11 |
| 2021 | #4,807 | 20 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,367 | 24 | 14 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |