Danyal
4 countries#825 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Danyal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,478 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 98 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,423 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #825 · peaked in 2002 with 98 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
785 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 2002 with 28 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
80 births recorded 1988–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2006 with 9 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
55 births recorded 1998–2019 · peaked in 2012 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Danyal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #283 | — |
| 2003 | #340 | ↓57 |
| 2004 | #346 | ↓6 |
| 2005 | #393 | ↓47 |
| 2006 | #427 | ↓34 |
| 2007 | #472 | ↓45 |
| 2008 | #544 | ↓72 |
| 2009 | #558 | ↓14 |
| 2010 | #625 | ↓67 |
| 2011 | #652 | ↓27 |
| 2012 | #962 | ↓310 |
| 2013 | #954 | ↑8 |
| 2014 | #744 | ↑210 |
| 2015 | #903 | ↓159 |
| 2016 | #928 | ↓25 |
| 2017 | #730 | ↑198 |
| 2018 | #821 | ↓91 |
| 2019 | #974 | ↓153 |
| 2020 | #812 | ↑162 |
| 2021 | #825 | ↓13 |
Frequently asked questions about Danyal
Is Danyal a popular name?
Yes — Danyal currently ranks #825 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Danyal more common for boys or girls?
Danyal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Danyal most popular?
Danyal peaked in 2002 in England & Wales, with 98 recorded births that year.
Is Danyal rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Danyal’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #445 in 1996 to #825 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Danyal?
At least 2,343 babies have been recorded with the name Danyal across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Danyal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Danyal appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Danyal?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Danyal include Damarius, Darron, Dasani.
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