Find out how popular the first name Danial has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Danial by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Danial is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Danial being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 24 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Danial.

The history of the first name Danial

The name Danial originates from the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Biblical name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" in Hebrew. The name has its roots in ancient Judaism and can be traced back to the 6th century BC.

The name Daniel appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it refers to the prophet Daniel, who lived in Babylon during the Jewish exile. The Book of Daniel, which narrates his story, is part of the Ketuvim (Writings) section of the Hebrew Bible.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danial can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish religious manuscripts dating back to the 3rd century BC. The name is also mentioned in various Talmudic texts from the 3rd to 6th centuries AD.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Danial or its variations. One of the most famous is the prophet Daniel, who lived in the 6th century BC during the Babylonian captivity of the Jews. Another is Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), the English writer and author of the famous novel "Robinson Crusoe".

Other notable individuals with the name Danial include Daniel Boone (1734-1820), the American frontiersman and explorer; Daniel Webster (1782-1852), the American statesman and orator; and Daniel Inouye (1924-2012), the American politician and World War II veteran who served as a United States Senator from Hawaii.

In the Islamic tradition, the name is sometimes spelled as Danyal and is associated with the Prophet Daniel, who is revered as a messenger of God. The name has also been used in various cultures and languages, such as the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish traditions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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