Daniella Girl

Popularity: #422 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dan-ee-EL-uh //dæniˈɛlə//

Origin: Hebrew; Italian

Meaning: Hebrew: God is my judge; Italian: derived from Daniel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Daniella is of Hebrew origin, derived from the masculine name Daniel, which means "God is my judge." The Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) was adopted into Greek as Δανιήλ (Daniēl) and subsequently into Latin as Danielis. The name made its way into Old French as Daniel, before evolving into its modern form, Daniella, in English.

The feminine variant, Daniella, has roots in the tradition of feminizing male names by adding suffixes, a practice common in various languages. Historically, the name Daniel is significant in biblical texts, particularly in the Book of Daniel, which dates back to the 6th century BCE.

This book is notable for its apocalyptic visions and stories of faith, including the famous tale of Daniel in the lions' den. The name has been borne by various saints and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in Christian and Jewish traditions.

The name Daniella, as a derivative, began to gain traction in the late 20th century, although its roots trace back much further. Culturally, the name Daniella carries connotations of strength and divine judgment, reflecting its biblical origins.

It is often associated with qualities such as resilience and faithfulness, which resonate in various cultural narratives. The diminutive form, Dani, is also commonly used, providing a more casual or affectionate variant of the name.

Overall, Daniella embodies a rich historical and cultural tapestry, linking it to significant religious and literary traditions.

Famous people named Daniella

In this section, you will find notable people named Daniella. 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 Daniella who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Daniella who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Daniella Monet is an actress and singer best known for Victorious, Zoey 101, and The Penguins of Madagascar.

Daniella Pineda is an actress best known for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Originals, and Cowboy Bebop.

Fictional characters named Daniella

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Daniella is a fictional character from the video game series Grand Theft Auto. She is a prominent character in the storyline of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, involved in the criminal underworld of Vice City.

Sibling suggestions

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

DanielDianaDanteDaliaDaraDaphne

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Daniella. 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.

DanielleDianaDariaDaniDahliaDelilahDaphne

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Daniella was first seen in the United States in 1951.

Daniella has ranked as high as #582 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Daniella has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Daniella 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 Daniella 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 Daniella.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 657 0 657
2024 605 0 605
2023 717 0 717
2022 699 0 699
2021 732 0 732
2020 760 0 760
2019 770 0 770
2018 844 0 844
2017 932 0 932
2016 990 0 990
2015 1,022 0 1,022
2014 1,043 0 1,043
2013 1,100 0 1,100
2012 1,031 0 1,031
2011 1,141 0 1,141
2010 1,101 0 1,101
2009 1,062 0 1,062
2008 1,096 0 1,096
2007 1,171 0 1,171
2006 1,066 0 1,066
2005 1,022 0 1,022
2004 971 0 971
2003 968 0 968
2002 904 0 904
2001 783 0 783
2000 818 0 818
1999 786 0 786
1998 692 0 692
1997 636 0 636
1996 586 0 586
1995 615 0 615
1994 584 0 584
1993 589 0 589
1992 512 0 512
1991 421 0 421
1990 483 0 483
1989 457 6 451
1988 353 0 353
1987 367 0 367
1986 316 0 316
1985 268 0 268
1984 233 0 233
1983 191 0 191
1982 168 0 168
1981 164 0 164
1980 133 0 133
1979 139 0 139
1978 125 0 125
1977 115 0 115
1976 115 0 115
1975 90 0 90
1974 104 0 104
1973 119 0 119
1972 83 0 83
1971 72 0 72
1970 54 0 54
1969 76 0 76
1968 42 0 42
1967 43 0 43
1966 33 0 33
1965 47 0 47
1964 26 0 26
1963 13 0 13
1962 7 0 7
1961 13 0 13
1960 10 0 10
1954 5 0 5
1951 5 0 5

Top States for Daniella (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 91
16%
CA 89
16%
NY 54
10%
FL 45
8%
NJ 34
6%
IL 24
4%
GA 20
4%
AZ 19
3%
VA 17
3%
PA 17
3%
MA 15
3%
WA 14
3%
OH 13
2%
NC 13
2%
CT 12
2%
MD 11
2%
MI 10
2%
WI 7
1%
KY 7
1%
CO 7
1%
AR 6
1%
IN 6
1%
KS 6
1%
TN 6
1%
UT 5
1%
NV 5
1%
OR 5
1%