The baby name Daniil is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/dɐˈnʲi.il/', 'respelling': 'da-NEE-il'}.
Daniil is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Daniil is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/dɐˈnʲi.il/', 'respelling': 'da-NEE-il'}.
Daniil is Hebrew in Origin.
Daniil is the East Slavic form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel meaning God is my judge. In Russian it is written Даниил and typically stressed on the final syllable (dah-nee-EEL). The name spread through Orthodox Christian traditions and remains common in Russia and other CIS countries, balancing biblical gravitas with a contemporary feel. It carries connotations of fairness, wisdom, and resolve.
Across history it was borne by revered figures such as Prince Daniil of Moscow, founder of the Danilov Monastery, and by numerous monastics venerating the Prophet Daniel. Usage dipped in the Soviet period but surged from the 1990s onward. Variants include Danil and Danila (Russian), Danylo (Ukrainian), Danilo and Danijel (South Slavic), Daniel (international), Danielius (Lithuanian). Diminutives: Danya, Danik, Danilka; related feminines: Daniela, Danielle.
| Daniil Shafran Daniil Shafran was a celebrated Soviet Russian cellist, widely known for his expressive playing and major concert career. Born in 1923, he became one of the best-known cellists of the 20th century and performed works by composers such as Bach, Shostakovich, and Dvořák. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2023 | #1 | — | 807 |
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #47 | 3,972 | 12,621 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #57 | 90 | 2,087 |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #78 | 4 | 756 |
| BG | 0 | #81 | 2 | 1,799 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| KZ | 0 | #93 | 2 | 1,452 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #104 | 288 | 6,578 |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #126 | 6 | 3,473 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #126 | 25 | 2,166 |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #131 | 4 | 444 |
| RU | 0 | #131 | 61 | 3,641 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #135 | 3 | 1,769 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #141 | 2 | 1,888 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2020 | #175 | 3 | 1,548 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #176 | 4 | 4,064 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #215 | 6 | 3,850 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #258 | 2 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #268 | 6 | 6,912 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #272 | 33 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #300 | 7 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #301 | 3 | 7,909 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #315 | 21 | 6,459 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #331 | 2 | 5,862 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #373 | 9 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #378 | 10 | 2,865 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #386 | 42 | 2,041 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #450 | 49 | 11,913 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #464 | 252 | 3,552 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #520 | 33 | 10,162 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #523 | 26 | 10,655 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #565 | 43 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #872 | 21 | 7,044 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #891 | 40 | 5,610 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #905 | 48 | 5,697 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #935 | 17 | 5,873 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,083 | 10 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,349 | 123 | 10,046 |
Daniil is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:
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