Daniela
Daniela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Daniela is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my judge.' It is widely used across Romance and Germanic language cultures, including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English speaking communities. In the United States, it has been a consistently popular choice for several decades.
Popularity in the United States
68,514 babies in the United States have been named Daniela since 1880. It ranks #483 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #264.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.9 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- NY (8 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 71 |
| 1960-1970 | 571 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,495 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,155 |
| 1990-2000 | 12,176 |
| 2000-2010 | 26,643 |
| 2010-2019 | 16,349 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,046 |
Famous people named Daniela
- Daniela Hantuchová: tennis player, commentator
- Daniela Ruah: actress, director
- Daniela Melchior: actress
Nicknames
Dani, Danni, Ella
Fun facts
- Daniela is highly popular across Europe and the Americas, crossing linguistic borders effortlessly.
- Derived from the ancient Hebrew root name Daniel, shared by the Old Testament book and figure.