Daniil

An uncommon Russian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameRussianDeclining
#4721 1560in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A transliteration of the Russian male given name Дании́л (Daniíl).

Daniil is a boy's baby name of Russian origin, the Russian and Slavic form of Daniel — from the Hebrew Dani'el, meaning 'God is my judge.' In the Book of Daniel, Daniel was the prophet who survived the lion's den through his unwavering faith. Daniil is one of the most enduring names in Russian Orthodox Christianity.

Daniil carries the quiet strength of the Eastern Orthodox tradition, a name that has been central to Russian culture for a thousand years.

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Popularity Over Time

Daniil climbed 4429 spots in the last 20 years — from #9150 to #4721.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Daniil
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s88
2010s198
2000s58

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(22 years, 20032024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Daniil
YearBirthsRank
202421#4721
202314#6281
202214#6211
202117#5383
202022#4452
201915#5873
201824#4257
201720#4777
201631#3541
201523#4321
201422#4422
201319#4840
201220#4729
201116#5478
20108#8976
20096#11297
200812#6842
200711#7199
20069#8141
20058#8463

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20032024) · Methodology