Doniel
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,813 in 1971
5 babies were named Doniel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Doniel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Doniel, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Doniel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDoniel first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #2,813. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Doniel
Doniel is a boy name of Hebrew and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Doniel for boys from 1953 to 2025, in 55 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #2,813 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,320,755 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 970,874 boys |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 175,747 boys |
| 1980s | 4.6 | 216,450 boys |
| 1990s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 377,358 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 393,701 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
Other spellings of Doniel
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Doniel
What is the origin of the name Doniel?
Doniel has Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Doniel a boy or girl name?
Doniel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Doniel?
Doniel ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#2,813).