Daniil vs Kessiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniil

Boy #4,830 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,830
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danya, Dan, Danil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Daniil Rank #4,830
Kessiah Rank #4,748

Kessiah is more popular, ranked #4748 vs #4830 for Daniil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniil ___

  • Daniil Aleksandr
  • Daniil Ivan
  • Daniil Mikhail
  • Daniil Sergei
  • Daniil Nikolai
  • Daniil Alexei

Kessiah ___

  • Kessiah James
  • Kessiah Noah
  • Kessiah Elijah
  • Kessiah Asher
  • Kessiah Levi
  • Kessiah Jonah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daniil

Alexei Masha Anya Pavel Katya

If you choose Kessiah

Keziah Jemimah Keren Joab Kezia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniil or Kessiah more popular?

Kessiah is more popular, ranked #4748 compared to Daniil at #4830 in the United States.

What do Daniil and Kessiah mean?

Daniil means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Kessiah means "cassia, sweet-scented bark" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daniil and Kessiah boy or girl names?

Daniil is primarily a boy name. Kessiah is primarily a boy name.

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