Danyaal is of Arabic origin and means "God is eternal". It is often used as a unisex name but is more commonly given to boys. The name has a unique, modern sound that combines traditional roots with a contemporary feel. It consists of two parts: 'Dan' which means "judge" in Arabic, and 'Yaal' which means "eternal". The name Danyaal is sometimes spelled variations such as Daniyal or Daneel.
Between 1998 and 2010, there were a total of 17 babies named Danyaal born annually, with peaks in births occurring in 1998 and 2003, each year seeing 6 newborns, while the birth count dipped to 5 in 2010.