Dariel vs Imal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dariel

Boy #348 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dear one of God"

Origin: Hebrew/English hybrid

Cultural Roots

American Latin American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#348
Total SSA Count
979
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Dary

Playground Safety Score

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Imal

Girl #48,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, aspiration"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48,456
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dariel Rank #348
Imal Rank #48,456

Dariel is more popular, ranked #348 vs #48456 for Imal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dariel ___

  • Dariel James
  • Dariel Antonio
  • Dariel Michael
  • Dariel Emmanuel
  • Dariel Xavier
  • Dariel Santos

Imal ___

  • Imal Nour
  • Imal Zara
  • Imal Sara
  • Imal Leila
  • Imal Aya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dariel

Gabriel Isaiah Ariel Eliana Jasiel

If you choose Imal

Lila Nadia Rayan Tamir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dariel or Imal more popular?

Dariel is more popular, ranked #348 compared to Imal at #48456 in the United States.

What do Dariel and Imal mean?

Dariel means "dear one of God" (Hebrew/English hybrid origin). Imal means "hope, aspiration" (Arabic origin).

Are Dariel and Imal boy or girl names?

Dariel is primarily a boy name. Imal is primarily a girl name.

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