How Many People Are Named Daniyal?

Complete statistics for the name Daniyal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Daniyal
Very Rare
Arabic

Daniyal means 'God's gift' in Arabic, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 420,388 Americans share this name among 785 living people today. The majority, 95%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, younger generation name.

~785
Living in US
1 in 420,388
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's gift
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Courageous Determined
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,482
Worldwide Bearers
#37,147
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
11,198
🇮🇳 India
4,043
🇷🇺 Russia
1,956
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,282
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
652
🇳🇬 Nigeria
373
🇮🇩 Indonesia
175
🇹🇷 Turkey
168
🇺🇸 United States
111
🇨🇦 Canada
86

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
785 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
755
Would be under 30 (95%)
39
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 794 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Daniyal Through the Generations

With just 794 total births recorded since the dawn of tracking, Daniyal has remained a niche choice, peaking in popularity in 2010 with 47 births. Today, most people named Daniyal are under 30, indicating a relatively young demographic. This trend suggests that Daniyal is a name embraced by recent generations, with an average age of 14 years old.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 128
Texas 59
California 17
Illinois 15
New Jersey 15

✨ Similar Names to Daniyal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daniyal's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Daniyal

How Many People Have the Name Daniyal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 785 people in the United States currently share the name Daniyal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 420,388 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daniyal a Common or Rare Name?

Daniyal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Daniyal Mean?

Daniyal means "God's gift" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daniyal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Daniyal Most Popular?

The name Daniyal reached peak popularity in 2010, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Daniyal?

Approximately 785 people named Daniyal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 794. That works out to roughly 1 in 420,388 Americans.

Is Daniyal a rare name?

Daniyal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 420,388 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daniyal mean?

Daniyal means "God's gift" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Daniyal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Daniyal are male and 0% are female.

When was Daniyal most popular?

Daniyal peaked in 2010 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US785
All-Time Births794
1 in X1 in 420,388
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2010
World Rank#37,147
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.