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Daniela

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Pronounced dan-ee-EL-ah /ˌdæniˈɛlə/High

Meaning: God is my judgeHigh

In 30 seconds: A beautiful Italian and Spanish feminine form of Daniel meaning 'God is my judge.' Daniela is warm, melodic, and internationally beloved — carrying the authority of the biblical Daniel softened into four flowing feminine syllables.
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Origin HighHebrew, Italian
MeaningGod is my judge
U.S. rank (2025)#302 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births1,009 girls (0.06% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 68,508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719472025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Daniela is the Italian and Spanish feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew Daniyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), composed of dan (to judge) and El (God), meaning 'God is my judge.' Daniel is one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible, celebrated for his wisdom and his survival in the lions' den (Daniel 6).

Daniela has been widely used across Italy, Spain, and Latin America for centuries. In the United States, it has ranked in the top 100 for girls and remains a favourite in Hispanic communities, beloved for its lyrical four-syllable flow and clear biblical heritage.

Did you know? The prophet Daniel in the Hebrew Bible was known for his wisdom, courage in the lions' den, and ability to interpret dreams — making Daniela a name that carries deep associations with faithfulness and divine protection.
Overall data confidence 97%
Behind the Name — Daniela — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DaniellaDanielleDanila

Nicknames

DaniEllaNela

Famous Bearers

  • ★Daniela Mercury (1965–present)
    Brazilian singer and songwriter, one of the best-selling artists in the history of Brazilian popular music.

If you like Daniela…

Valentina— four-syllable Latin-Spanish feminine with the same warm melodic flow
Adriana— Italian-Spanish name with the same flowing four-syllable elegance
Gabriela— Hebrew-origin Spanish feminine of the same Archangel-name class
Antonella— Italian diminutive with the same four-syllable Mediterranean warmth

Frequently Asked

What does the name Daniela mean?

Daniela is the Italian/Spanish feminine of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge,' from the Hebrew Daniyel (dan: judge + El: God).

How do you pronounce Daniela?

It is said dan-ee-EL-ah /ˌdæniˈɛlə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Daniela a boy or girl name?

Daniela is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Daniela?

Daniela has ranked in the U.S. top 100 for girls and remains widely popular in Latin America.