Daniela Girl

Popularity: #260 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Hebrew; Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my judge; Italian: feminine form of Daniel; Spanish: feminine form of Daniel

Historical & Cultural Background

Daniela is a feminine form of the name Daniel, which has roots in Hebrew. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries. It has seen a rise in usage in the United States since the late 20th century, reflecting broader trends in naming practices.

Trend Summary

Daniela has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Dani, Danica, Dania, Danya, Dara, Daphne, Delilah

Variants

  • Danielle
  • Daniella

International Variants

  • Danielle (French)
  • Daniella (Italian)
  • Danièle (French)
  • Daniella (Spanish)

Famous people named Daniela

Daniela Ruah is an actress known for her role in the television series NCIS: Los Angeles.

Daniela Hantuchová is a retired professional tennis player from Slovakia.

Daniela Mercury is a Brazilian singer and songwriter, recognized for her contributions to Brazilian music.

Daniela Peštová is a Czech model and actress, known for her work in fashion and television.

Fictional characters named Daniela

Daniela is a character in the video game series The Legend of Zelda, known for her role in the storyline.

In the animated series The Magic School Bus, Daniela is a student who participates in various educational adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

DanielleDavidDianaDanteDaliaDario

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 Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Daniela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Daniela (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 212
19%
CA 209
19%
FL 106
10%
NY 62
6%
IL 40
4%
GA 39
4%
NC 37
3%
NJ 37
3%
AZ 35
3%
VA 31
3%
WA 29
3%
MD 20
2%
CO 20
2%
IN 19
2%
TN 18
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19478
19525
19535
19547
19557
19567
195710
195816
195914
196026
196123
196232
196332
196456
196577
196666
196775
196876
1969107
1970100
197199
1972112
1973151
1974158
1975143
1976171
1977196
1978172
1979193
1980223
1981255
1982292
1983342
1984385
1985417
1986494
1987562
1988536
1989648
1990692
1991814
1992969
19931,255
19941,175
19951,023
19961,121
19971,340
19981,596
19992,193
20002,151
20012,020
20023,026
20033,076
20042,840
20052,654
20062,635
20073,079
20082,797
20092,364
20102,038
20111,870
20121,637
20131,438
20141,496
20151,643
20161,669
20171,590
20181,559
20191,408
20201,283
20211,176
20221,215
20231,231
20241,128