Daniela
Daniela first appears in US records in 1947. It peaked in 2007, when 3,079 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,009.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Daniela popular?
Declining Daniela is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 7,046 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16,349 | |
| 2000s | 26,643 | |
| 1990s | 12,176 | |
| 1980s | 4,155 | |
| 1970s | 1,495 | |
| 1960s | 571 | |
| 1950s | 71 | |
| 1940s | 8 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Daniela mean?
The Spanish feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' (dan 'to judge' + El 'God'). Daniel is the prophet of the lions' den in the Hebrew Bible.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daniela mean?
Daniela means God is my judge. The Spanish feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' (dan 'to judge' + El 'God'). Daniel is the prophet of the lions' den in the Hebrew Bible.
What is the origin of the name Daniela?
Daniela is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Daniela?
Daniela is pronounced “dah-nee-EH-lah.”
Is Daniela a boy or a girl name?
Daniela is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Daniela a popular name right now?
Daniela is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Daniela?
In 2025, Daniela ranked #302 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Daniela most popular?
Daniela was most popular in 2007, when about 3,079 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Daniela?
Names similar to Daniela include Lucía, Gabriela, Ximena, Jade, Catalina.
What names go well with Daniela?
spanish names that pair well with Daniela include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.