Daniela Girl

Popularity: #286 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Daniela, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DanielleDavidDianaDanteDaliaDario

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Daniela. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DaniDanicaDanielleDaniaDanyaDaraDaphneDelilah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Daniela was first seen in the United States in 1947.

Daniela has ranked as high as #243 nationally, which occurred in 2003, 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,009 0 1,009
2024 1,130 0 1,130
2023 1,231 0 1,231
2022 1,221 5 1,216
2021 1,177 0 1,177
2020 1,283 0 1,283
2019 1,408 0 1,408
2018 1,560 0 1,560
2017 1,590 0 1,590
2016 1,669 0 1,669
2015 1,643 0 1,643
2014 1,496 0 1,496
2013 1,438 0 1,438
2012 1,637 0 1,637
2011 1,870 0 1,870
2010 2,038 0 2,038
2009 2,369 5 2,364
2008 2,805 8 2,797
2007 3,079 0 3,079
2006 2,641 6 2,635
2005 2,662 8 2,654
2004 2,846 6 2,840
2003 3,084 8 3,076
2002 3,037 11 3,026
2001 2,034 14 2,020
2000 2,159 7 2,152
1999 2,200 7 2,193
1998 1,603 7 1,596
1997 1,340 0 1,340
1996 1,121 0 1,121
1995 1,032 8 1,024
1994 1,180 5 1,175
1993 1,266 12 1,254
1992 974 6 968
1991 820 6 814
1990 702 11 691
1989 659 11 648
1988 537 0 537
1987 569 7 562
1986 499 5 494
1985 417 0 417
1984 385 0 385
1983 342 0 342
1982 297 5 292
1981 255 0 255
1980 223 0 223
1979 193 0 193
1978 172 0 172
1977 196 0 196
1976 171 0 171
1975 143 0 143
1974 158 0 158
1973 151 0 151
1972 112 0 112
1971 99 0 99
1970 100 0 100
1969 107 0 107
1968 77 0 77
1967 75 0 75
1966 66 0 66
1965 77 0 77
1964 56 0 56
1963 32 0 32
1962 32 0 32
1961 23 0 23
1960 26 0 26
1959 14 0 14
1958 16 0 16
1957 10 0 10
1956 7 0 7
1955 7 0 7
1954 7 0 7
1953 5 0 5
1952 5 0 5
1947 8 0 8

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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%
CO 20
2%
MD 20
2%
IN 19
2%
TN 18
2%
NV 16
1%
MA 14
1%
SC 13
1%
CT 13
1%
MO 12
1%
PA 12
1%
OH 11
1%
AL 11
1%
MI 10
1%
OK 10
1%
OR 9
1%
UT 9
1%
MN 9
1%
IA 7
1%
NM 7
1%
KS 7
1%
NE 6
1%
AR 5
0%
KY 5
0%
DC 5
0%