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2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3523

Peak Rank

379

Total Count

24

Years Active

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## The Story of Daniil

Daniil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 31 Daniils were born — ranking #3,523 that year. As of 2026, Daniil ranks #5,424 for baby boys with 17 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 379 Daniils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Daniil

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

* Dunhill
* Dunnell
* Denial
* [Danielle](/danielle)
* Dental
* [Danelle](/danelle)
* [Dannielle](/dannielle)
* Downhill
* [Donnell](/donnell)
* Dumbell
* [Donal](/donal)
* Danville

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Daniil

What does the name Daniil mean?

Daniil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Daniil in 2026?

In 2026, Daniil ranks #5,424 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Daniil most popular?

Daniil reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,523 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Daniil most popular?

Daniil has historically been most popular in Florida, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Daniil.

Is Daniil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Daniil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Daniil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daniil include Bolivar, Kelcie, Ayodele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Daniil 

Daniil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 379 births in the dataset. Daniil's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,523\. Use the chart and map above to compare Daniil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2016 → ](/year/2016)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "D" → ](/letter/d)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.