Daniyal vs Hisham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniyal

Boy #3,813 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Pakistani Central Asian Kazakh Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,813
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dani, Dan, Nyal

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Hisham

Boy #3,913 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, generous host"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,913
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hish

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Popularity Comparison

Daniyal Rank #3,813
Hisham Rank #3,913

Daniyal is more popular, ranked #3813 vs #3913 for Hisham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniyal ___

  • Daniyal Ali
  • Daniyal Hassan
  • Daniyal Ahmed
  • Daniyal Malik
  • Daniyal Kareem
  • Daniyal Farid

Hisham ___

  • Hisham Ahmed
  • Hisham Ali
  • Hisham Ibrahim
  • Hisham Khalid
  • Hisham Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daniyal

Aisha Yusuf Fatima Ibrahim Zara

If you choose Hisham

Khalid Layla Karim Nadia Ziad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniyal or Hisham more popular?

Daniyal is more popular, ranked #3813 compared to Hisham at #3913 in the United States.

What do Daniyal and Hisham mean?

Daniyal means "God is my judge" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Hisham means "noble, generous host" (Arabic origin).

Are Daniyal and Hisham boy or girl names?

Daniyal is primarily a boy name. Hisham is primarily a boy name.

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