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Daniela
GirlSpanish, Italian· “God is my judge”
- Meaning
- God is my judge
- Origin
- Spanish, Italian
- Pronunciation
- dan-YEH-luh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #302
- US babies 2025
- 1,009
- Best rank
- #108 (2007)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Daniela
Daniela is a Spanish and Italian name that means “God is my judge”.
Daniela is the feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge." In the Bible, Daniel is the prophet who survived the lions' den, and his name has been used across the Christian and Jewish worlds for centuries. Daniela is common in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German and the Slavic languages, and it is widely used in the United States. It has a warm, lively sound and a familiar spelling. Dani and Ela are natural nicknames, and the French form Danielle is a close relative.
Other spellings with the same sound: Daniella.
Popularity over time
Daniela first appears in US Social Security records in 1947. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 53 different years, starting in 1973. Its best national rank was #108 in 2007, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,079 babies. In 2025, 1,009 babies were named Daniela, and it ranked #302 nationally. That is 39% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #743 in 1980, #156 in 2000, #150 in 2010, and #302 in 2025. Of the 68,514 US girls named Daniela since records began, 39% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 16,349 babies. Since 2010, 23,395 more have been named Daniela.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Adriana, Keira, Jayla, Gracie, and Miley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Daniela ranked highest in California, District of Columbia, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #147 | 204 |
| District of Columbia | #157 | 5 |
| Texas | #166 | 197 |
| Maryland | #205 | 25 |
| Florida | #233 | 81 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Daniela is usually pronounced dan-YEH-luh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with D and ends in “-la”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Daniella.
Middle names for Daniela
A few middle names that flow with Daniela: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Daniela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daniela mean?
Daniela is a Spanish and Italian name that means “God is my judge”.
What is the origin of the name Daniela?
Daniela has Spanish, Italian, and Hebrew roots. Daniela is the feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge." In the Bible, Daniel is the prophet who survived the lions' den, and his name has been used across the Christian and Jewish worlds for centuries.
Is Daniela a popular name?
Yes. Daniela ranked #302 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Daniela a boy or girl name?
Daniela is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Daniela?
Daniela is usually pronounced dan-YEH-luh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings