The baby name Danylo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian: /dɐˈnɪlo/ (da-NY-lo); English approximation: /ˈdænɪloʊ/ (DA-ni-loh).
The baby name Danylo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian: /dɐˈnɪlo/ (da-NY-lo); English approximation: /ˈdænɪloʊ/ (DA-ni-loh).
Danylo is in Origin.
Danylo is the Ukrainian form of Daniel (Ukrainian Данило), from Hebrew Daniyyel, combining din/dan “to judge” and El “God,” hence “God is my judge.” In Ukrainian it is pronounced approximately dah-NEE-lo, with stress on the middle syllable. The name entered the Slavic world through Christian scripture and liturgy, retaining strong associations with wisdom, steadfastness, and divine justice drawn from the biblical prophet Daniel.
Documented across Kyivan Rus’, it became prominent through Danylo Romanovych (Daniel of Galicia), the 13th‑century ruler crowned King of Ruthenia and founder of Lviv, which cemented its prestige in Ukrainian history. Common variants include Daniel (international/English), Daniil and Danil (Russian), Danilo (South Slavic, also Italian/Portuguese/Spanish), and Daniele (Italian). Ukrainian diminutives and pet forms include Danylko, Danyk, and Dan; Russian-friendly Danya also appears in mixed contexts. The name remains widely used in Ukraine and the diaspora, balancing traditional heritage with an accessible, global profile.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2023 | #1 | — | 807 |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #134 | 4 | 1,769 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #178 | 2 | 4,064 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #299 | 8 | 2,588 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #302 | 4 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #335 | 6 | 6,459 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| BR | 0 | #357 | 4 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #374 | 8 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2020 | #389 | 3 | 2,846 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #494 | 6 | 7,625 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #562 | 4 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #623 | 130 | 12,213 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #677 | 6 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #858 | 21 | 14,506 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #878 | 15 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #900 | 21 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #921 | 10 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,026 | 8 | 16,355 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,421 | 51 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Danylo is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:
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