My judge
Danyal is the Arabic and Persian form of the Hebrew name Daniel. It shares the same etymological roots, signifying that only the divine has the authority to judge the individual. While Daniel is a staple in Western cultures, Danyal is a common variation in Muslim-majority countries and among the global diaspora.
Less common today
Danyal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,059 in 1998.
Pakistani singer-songwriter and actor
American college basketball coach
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).