Daniela Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Daniela is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Daniela?
Daniela is spelled D-A-N-I-E-L-A. The name has 7 letters.
Daniela at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Daniela means “God is my judge” and is the feminine form of Daniel.
- Origin
- Daniela is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which is found in biblical texts and means “God is my judge.”
- Pronunciation
- dan-YE-la · 3 syllables
Daniela Popularity in 2025
Rank#302
Recorded Births1,009
- Girls usage fell 22 places to #302 and recorded 121 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Daniela Mean?
Daniela means “God is my judge” and is the feminine form of Daniel.
Origin: Daniela is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which is found in biblical texts and means “God is my judge.”
How Do You Pronounce Daniela?
Pronunciationdan-YE-la
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Daniela?
- History
- The name Daniela is used in cultures influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions as the feminine form of Daniel.
Daniela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,009 | #302 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,130 | #280 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,231 | #252 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,216 | #256 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,177 | #265 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,283 | #231 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,408 | #218 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,560 | #195 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,590 | #197 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,669 | #195 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,643 | #201 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,496 | #226 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,438 | #223 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,637 | #194 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,870 | #169 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,038 | #150 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,364 | #136 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,797 | #121 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,079 | #108 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,635 | #132 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
When Was Daniela Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
3,079 recorded births
National rank #108
2003 · Girls
3,076 recorded births
National rank #112
2002 · Girls
3,026 recorded births
National rank #113
2004 · Girls
2,840 recorded births
National rank #118
Where Daniela Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #147 | 204 |
| DC | #150 | 5 |
| TX | #164 | 197 |
| MD | #201 | 25 |
| FL | #232 | 81 |
| AZ | #233 | 29 |
| IL | #249 | 42 |
| WA | #273 | 26 |