Daniyal
4 countries#688 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Daniyal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,498 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2010 with 129 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,447 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #688 · peaked in 2010 with 118 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
815 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #4707 · peaked in 2010 with 47 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
51 births recorded 2005–2024 · peaked in 2010 with 11 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
37 births recorded 2011–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2022 with 11 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Daniyal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #710 | — |
| 2003 | #912 | ↓202 |
| 2004 | #637 | ↑275 |
| 2005 | #457 | ↑180 |
| 2006 | #554 | ↓97 |
| 2007 | #764 | ↓210 |
| 2008 | #428 | ↑336 |
| 2009 | #438 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #351 | ↑87 |
| 2011 | #424 | ↓73 |
| 2012 | #492 | ↓68 |
| 2013 | #409 | ↑83 |
| 2014 | #434 | ↓25 |
| 2015 | #518 | ↓84 |
| 2016 | #482 | ↑36 |
| 2017 | #501 | ↓19 |
| 2018 | #541 | ↓40 |
| 2019 | #610 | ↓69 |
| 2020 | #679 | ↓69 |
| 2021 | #688 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Daniyal
Is Daniyal a popular name?
Yes — Daniyal currently ranks #688 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Daniyal more common for boys or girls?
Daniyal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Daniyal most popular?
Daniyal peaked in 2010 in England & Wales, with 118 recorded births that year.
Is Daniyal rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Daniyal’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1337 in 1996 to #688 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Daniyal?
At least 2,350 babies have been recorded with the name Daniyal across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Daniyal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Daniyal appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Daniyal?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Daniyal include Constantino, Cord, Darrion.
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