The nameDaniela
Daniela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge". The feminine of Daniel, it is popular in Latin America and Southern Europe.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Daniela comes from Daniel, the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge".
Origin
Hebrew, through Latin. Daniela is the form used in Spanish, Italian, German and the Slavic languages.
History
Daniela is a classic in Mexico, Colombia and Spain. It reached the American top 110.
Famous people named Daniela
- Daniela Hantuchová, tennis player
- Daniela Ruah, actress
- Daniela Vega, actress
Popularity of the name Daniela
Daniela in the United States
Daniela was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 26,715 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Daniela. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Daniela in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,208 births a year on average, against 1,574 in the five years before.
Daniela in the United Kingdom
Daniela was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 615 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Daniela. Half of all babies named Daniela in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 39 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
Daniela in France
Daniela in Switzerland
Daniela in Austria
Daniela in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Daniela
Names from the same generation as Daniela, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daniela mean?
Daniela comes from Daniel, the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge".
What is the origin of the name Daniela?
Hebrew, through Latin. Daniela is the form used in Spanish, Italian, German and the Slavic languages.
Is Daniela a girl's or a boy's name?
Daniela is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Daniela?
In 2024, Daniela was the 279th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,128 births.
What are the variants of the name Daniela?
Variants and related names of Daniela include Daniel, Daniele and Danielle.
What are good sibling names for Daniela?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ana, Madeline, Sara and Annika for a sister, Manuel, Miguel, Jesse and Joel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Daniela?
Daniela Hantuchová, tennis player; Daniela Ruah, actress; Daniela Vega, actress.