Donyel is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name Doyin, which means 'to meet' or 'to greet'. It's often used as a unisex name but leans more towards being female in some cultures.
The name Donyel experienced its peak popularity between 1974 and 1977, with 11 births in 1974 and a high of 12 births in 1975. However, it's important to note that the total number of births from 1971 to 1994 was relatively low at 79, suggesting that Donyel was not a widespread or particularly common name during this period.