Unisex · #9,825 in 2026

Danieal

Current Rank
#9,825
Peak Rank
#7,650 (1978)
Total Babies
29
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,650 (29 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,836 (13 total)
👧As Girl Name
1973
First Year
1987
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#7650
Peak Rank
29
Total Count
5
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1961
First Year
1970
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#3836
Peak Rank
13
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Danieal

As a girl name

Danieal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 7 Danieals were born — ranking #7,650 that year. As of 2026, Danieal ranks #9,825 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Danieals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Danieal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1961, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 7 Danieals were born — ranking #3,836 that year. As of 2026, Danieal ranks #3,836 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Danieals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Danieal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Danieal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Danieal

What does the name Danieal mean?
Danieal is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Danieal in 2026?
In 2026, Danieal ranks #9,825 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Danieal most popular?
Danieal reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #7,650 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Danieal a unisex name?
Yes — Danieal is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 69% of Danieals assigned female and 31% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Danieal?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Danieal include Gabina, Eladia, Laquata. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Danieal

Danieal is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Danieal's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #7,650. Use the chart and map above to compare Danieal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.