"God is my judge"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Daniil
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The Russian Daniel, brought global by tennis royalty
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"divine justice"
Origin: Hebrew
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The Story of Daniil
Daniil is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Daniel, from the Hebrew Dan'el meaning God is my judge. The name appears prominently in the Hebrew Bible as the prophet Daniel, who interpreted dreams and survived the lion's den. In Russia, the double-i ending (Daniil) is the standard spelling, distinct from the anglicized Daniel.
Daniil has risen significantly in international name awareness through tennis superstar Daniil Medvedev, who won the 2021 US Open and became World No. 1. His prominence gave the Russian spelling global recognition.
Daniel/Daniil has been one of the most popular names in Russia for centuries, tied to Orthodox Christian tradition and the veneration of the prophet Daniel. The Russian spelling Daniil (with double i) is a distinct cultural marker.
Historical Record
Daniil first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 344 babies have been named Daniil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daniil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #4,830 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Daniil Medvedev became World No. 1 in tennis and won the 2021 US Open
- The prophet Daniel is venerated in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- Russia has had numerous famous Daniels throughout history, from princes to composers
Daniil in Other Languages
French
Daniel
German
Daniel
Hebrew
Dan'el
English
Daniel
Russian
Daniil
Spanish
Daniel
Ukrainian
Danylo
Popularity Over Time
#4,830
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Daniil
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Daniil Medvedev
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1996
Russian professional tennis player, 2021 US Open champion and former World No. 1
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #4,830
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Cultural Origins
- Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daniil
What does the name Daniil mean?
"God is my judge" (from Hebrew). "divine justice" (from Hebrew). Daniil is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Daniel, from the Hebrew Dan'el meaning God is my judge. The name appears prominently in the Hebrew Bible as the prophet Daniel, who interpreted dreams and survived the lion's den. In Russia, the double-i ending (Daniil) is the standard spelling, distinct from the anglicized Daniel.
What is the origin of the name Daniil?
Daniil has Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian, Eastern European, and Jewish origins. In Hebrew, it means "God is my judge". In Hebrew, it means "divine justice".
Is Daniil a boy or girl name?
Daniil is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Daniil?
Daniil is currently ranked #4830 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Daniil?
Common nicknames for Daniil include Danya, Dan, and Danil.
What are good middle names for Daniil?
Popular middle name pairings include Daniil Aleksandr, Daniil Ivan, Daniil Mikhail, Daniil Sergei, Daniil Nikolai, Daniil Alexei, and Daniil Pyotr.
What are good sibling names for Daniil?
Names that pair well with Daniil as siblings include Alexei, Masha, Anya, Pavel, Katya, Nikolai, and Sasha.
How many syllables does Daniil have?
Daniil has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Daniil a common or rare name?
Daniil is an uncommon name, ranked #4830 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Daniil
Daniil is a boy name with Russian, Ukrainian, Eastern European, and Jewish origins . The name means "God is my judge" in Hebrew .
Daniil is currently ranked #4,830 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Daniil has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Daniil include Danya, Dan, and Danil. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Daniil include Daniel, Danilo, Dani, Daniyal . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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