Danillie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: da-NIL-ee //dəˈnɪli//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: God is my judge; Hebrew: God has judged
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Danillie is a variant of the name Daniel, which has its roots in the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), meaning "God is my judge." This name was adopted into Greek as Δανιήλ (Daniēl) and subsequently into Latin as Daniel, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many biblical names were introduced into the vernacular.
The feminine form Danillie likely emerged as a derivative or diminutive, reflecting a common practice of creating feminine versions of traditionally masculine names in various cultures. Historically, the name Daniel is significant in Judeo-Christian traditions, primarily due to its association with the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams, as depicted in the Book of Daniel, which is part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
This text, believed to have been written in the 6th century BCE, has influenced religious thought and literature throughout the centuries. The name gained further prominence in the Christian context through the translations of the Bible, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped solidify its usage in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, the name Daniel and its variants have been associated with qualities such as strength, justice, and divine favor, contributing to its enduring presence in various societies. The feminine form Danillie may carry similar connotations, embodying a blend of traditional values and the feminine qualities attributed to namesakes.
The name's historical and cultural resonance reflects a broader narrative of names evolving over time while retaining connections to their origins.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Danillie was first seen in the United States in 1973.
Danillie has ranked as high as #1075 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Danillie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Danillie 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 Danillie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Danillie
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.
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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 Danillie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |