Daniyal
Meaning: God is my judge — answering to the highest authority
Origin: Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #1718
Total births: 26
History: Daniyal is a name rooted in Kiruna's rich heritage of Selma Lagerlöf's Nils Holgersson tales. It calls to mind the gentle waves of Gotland's sandy beaches and the fellowship of Easter witches (Påskkärring) traditions. Swedish families choose Daniyal to express glädje — pure heartfelt joy.
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| Current rank (2022) | #1711 |
| Babies named Daniyal in 2022 | 2 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 26 |
| Peak year | 2018 (5 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #918 |
| Years in records | 2010–2022 (8 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Daniyal
What does the name Daniyal mean?
Daniyal means “God is my judge — answering to the highest authority” from Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל) roots.
What is the origin of the name Daniyal?
Daniyal has Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל) origin. The traditional meaning is “God is my judge — answering to the highest authority”.
How popular is Daniyal in Sweden?
Daniyal ranked #1711 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 2 babies that year.
Is Daniyal a boy or girl name?
Daniyal is predominantly a boys' name in Sweden — over 90% of Daniyals in registered births are male.
How long has Daniyal been recorded in Sweden?
Daniyal appears in birth records in Sweden across 8 years — from 2010 through 2022.