Danyell

Danyell is a feminine name that emerged as a creative spelling variant of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel, which means 'God is my judge' in Hebrew. This particular spelling gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s when alternative spellings of traditional names became fashionable. The 'y' substitution gives the name a distinctive look while maintaining the familiar pronunciation. Danyell offers parents a way to provide their daughter with a recognizable name that still stands out on paper. Though less common than Danielle or Daniele, Danyell has maintained a steady presence in naming records, appreciated for balancing familiarity with individuality.

Danyell is also given to boys.

Pronounced dan-YEL.

As of October 2026, Danyell ranked #10963 for boys in US births in 2006 and #15679 for girls in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #1652 for boys in 1976 and #871 for girls in 1974.