Daniela

God is my judge — a girl name of Hebrew origin

GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod is my judge
Pronunciationdan-YEL-uh

Popularity of Daniela in the United States

#302Rank in 2025
1,009Births in 2025
#108 in 2007Peak Popularity
↓ Declining10-Year Trend

Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Meaning & Origin of Daniela

Daniela is the feminine form of Daniel, sharing the same Hebrew meaning, "God is my judge." It is one of the most widely used feminine names across Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking countries, admired for its melodic, international sound. Daniela has steadily grown in the United States as Latin American naming influences have become more prominent.

Daniela Around the World

Daniela is used in 13 languages worldwide, with 9+ international variants.

Languages
ItalianPolishSpanishEnglishPortugueseDutchRomanianSwedishCzechSloveneLatvianBulgarianGreek
Details

Male FormDaniel

International Variants
Danila
DanièleFrench
DanielleFrench
DaniellaDutch
DaniëlleDutch
DanieleItalian
DaníelaIcelandic
Danela
DanielaBulgarian

Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.

Nicknames for Daniela

DaniElla

Famous People Named Daniela

  • Daniela Hantuchová — Slovak professional tennis player
  • Daniela Ruah — Portuguese-American actress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Daniela mean?

Daniela is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge." Daniela is the feminine form of Daniel, sharing the same Hebrew meaning, "God is my judge." It is one of the most widely used feminine names across Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking countries, admired for its melodic, international sound.

How do you pronounce Daniela?

Daniela is pronounced dan-YEL-uh. Common variations include Daniella, Danielle, Danyela.

Is Daniela a girl name?

Yes, Daniela is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Dani, Ella.

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