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Danial

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Danial: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2006.

Danial is a timeless name with deep Persian roots, derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge". It is widely used across Muslim-majority countries and has been borne by notable figures such as Danial Moein, the celebrated Iranian pop singer whose melodies defined a generation, and Danial The Artist, a contemporary visual artist known for his surrealist works. While no major place shares the exact name, the variant Daniel has inspired places like Danville in the US. In Scotland, Danial offers a softer, modern spelling of a classic biblical name, often chosen by families with Middle Eastern or South Asian heritage for its spiritual resonance and lyrical sound.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20063 babies
Latest (2006)
#5843 babies
Total births
3since 2006
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2006 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).