Daniela Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dan-YEL-uh //dænˈjɛlə//
Origin: Hebrew; Italian; Spanish
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my judge; Italian: feminine form of Daniel; Spanish: feminine form of Daniel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Daniela has its roots in the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge." The Hebrew name is composed of two elements: "Dan," meaning "to judge," and "El," meaning "God." This name was adopted into Greek as Δανιήλ (Daniēl) and later into Latin as Danielis. The transition into various European languages occurred through the influence of the Christian tradition, particularly during the Middle Ages, when biblical names gained prominence across Europe.
The name Daniela emerged as a feminine form of Daniel, particularly in Italian and Spanish contexts, and made its way into English usage through these languages. Historically, the name Daniel is associated with significant biblical figures, notably the prophet Daniel from the Old Testament, who is known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams.
His story, which includes the famous account of Daniel in the lions' den, has been influential in Judeo-Christian traditions since at least the 6th century BCE. The name's enduring presence in religious texts, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, contributed to its widespread adoption.
The feminine form, Daniela, began to appear more prominently in the 20th century, reflecting a broader trend of feminizing traditionally male names. Culturally, the name Daniela carries connotations of strength and divine judgment, resonating with the qualities attributed to its biblical namesake.
It has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing resilience and faith. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Dani or Dany, which have been used affectionately in different languages.
Overall, Daniela reflects a rich historical and linguistic heritage, embodying both religious significance and cultural adaptability.
Famous people named Daniela
In this section, you will find notable people named Daniela. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Daniela who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Daniela who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Daniela Ruah is an actress best known for NCIS: Los Angeles, The Last Resort, and Red Tails.
Daniela Mercury is a singer and dancer best known for O Canto da Cidade, and her work in Brazilian music.
Daniela Hantuchová is a former professional tennis player best known for winning three WTA titles and reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open.
Daniela Peštová is a model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daniela was first seen in the United States in 1947.
Daniela has ranked as high as #239 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Daniela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Daniela is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Daniela was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Daniela (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 212 | |
| CA | 209 | |
| FL | 106 | |
| NY | 62 | |
| IL | 40 | |
| GA | 39 | |
| NC | 37 | |
| NJ | 37 | |
| AZ | 35 | |
| VA | 31 | |
| WA | 29 | |
| CO | 20 | |
| MD | 20 | |
| IN | 19 | |
| TN | 18 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Daniela.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,128 |
| 2023 | 1,231 |
| 2022 | 1,215 |
| 2021 | 1,176 |
| 2020 | 1,283 |
| 2019 | 1,408 |
| 2018 | 1,559 |
| 2017 | 1,590 |
| 2016 | 1,669 |
| 2015 | 1,643 |
| 2014 | 1,496 |
| 2013 | 1,438 |
| 2012 | 1,637 |
| 2011 | 1,870 |
| 2010 | 2,038 |
| 2009 | 2,364 |
| 2008 | 2,797 |
| 2007 | 3,079 |
| 2006 | 2,635 |
| 2005 | 2,654 |
| 2004 | 2,840 |
| 2003 | 3,076 |
| 2002 | 3,026 |
| 2001 | 2,020 |
| 2000 | 2,151 |
| 1999 | 2,193 |
| 1998 | 1,596 |
| 1997 | 1,340 |
| 1996 | 1,121 |
| 1995 | 1,023 |
| 1994 | 1,175 |
| 1993 | 1,255 |
| 1992 | 969 |
| 1991 | 814 |
| 1990 | 692 |
| 1989 | 648 |
| 1988 | 536 |
| 1987 | 562 |
| 1986 | 494 |
| 1985 | 417 |
| 1984 | 385 |
| 1983 | 342 |
| 1982 | 292 |
| 1981 | 255 |
| 1980 | 223 |
| 1979 | 193 |
| 1978 | 172 |
| 1977 | 196 |
| 1976 | 171 |
| 1975 | 143 |
| 1974 | 158 |
| 1973 | 151 |
| 1972 | 112 |
| 1971 | 99 |
| 1970 | 100 |
| 1969 | 107 |
| 1968 | 76 |
| 1967 | 75 |
| 1966 | 66 |
| 1965 | 77 |
| 1964 | 56 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1962 | 32 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1947 | 8 |