NAME PROFILE

Daniyal

A variant of Raul or Rudolf, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'famous wolf'. This name represents a person who is instinctively wise and courageous, possessing a noble spirit and a loyal heart that inspires those around them.

Key Stats

Total births815
GenderMale (29% / 71%)
Peak year2011
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded2002
Most recent2025
Syllables3
OriginSpanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 49%TX — 29%IL — 9%CA — 9%NJ — 6%

Notable People

Raúl Juliá (Actor, The Addams Family) · Raúl Castro (Politician, President of Cuba) · Raúl González (Footballer, Real Madrid) · Raúl Jiménez (Footballer, Wolverhampton Wanderers) · Raúl Alfonsín (Politician, President of Argentina)

Nicknames & Diminutives

RuRuli

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