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Daniella

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Pronounced dan-ee-EL-ah /ˌdæn.iˈɛl.ə/High

Meaning: Italian feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew 'Daniyel' meaning 'God is my judge,' composed of 'din' (judge) and 'el' (God)High

In 30 seconds: Daniella is the ornate Italian feminine form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge.' With four flowing syllables and warm Mediterranean elegance, it is a beautiful elaboration of the classic Daniel lineage.
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Origin HighHebrew, Italian
MeaningItalian feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew 'Daniyel' meaning 'God is my judge,' composed of 'din' (judge) and 'el' (God)
U.S. rank (2025)#468 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births657 girls (0.04% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 33,885

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719512025

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

History & Origin

Daniella is the double-l Italian feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyel (God is my judge), composed of din (to judge) and el (God). Daniel was a major Hebrew prophet whose visionary accounts in the Book of Daniel include the fiery furnace and the lions' den. The feminine form developed in Italy as Daniela/Daniella.

Daniella has been used in Italy, Spain, and Latin America for many decades and has been popular in the United States, particularly in Hispanic communities. It competes with Daniela (one L) as an alternative spelling. The name's four-syllable elegance makes it a more formal alternative to the shorter Danielle.

Did you know? The prophet Daniel, whose story fills the Book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible, survived the lions' den through divine protection — making Daniel and its feminine forms some of the most enduring names in Judeo-Christian tradition.
Overall data confidence 95%
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Variations

DanielaDanielleDani

Nicknames

DaniEllaEllie

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If you like Daniella…

Danielle— the French form of the same name family with a slightly different sound
Isabella— shares the four-syllable Italian elegance and the -ella ending
Gabriella— another Italian -ella feminine name with the same flowing grandeur
Antonella— shares the Italian -ella tradition and the same ornate feminine quality

Frequently Asked

What does Daniella mean?

Daniella means 'God is my judge,' from Hebrew Daniyel composed of 'din' (judge) and 'el' (God). It is the Italian feminine form of Daniel.

How do you pronounce Daniella?

Daniella is pronounced dan-ee-EL-ah /ˌdæn.iˈɛl.ə/ — four syllables with stress on the third.

Is Daniella different from Daniela?

They are alternate spellings — Daniella uses double L while Daniela uses single L. Both are pronounced the same and used interchangeably.

Is Daniella a popular girls' name?

Daniella has been a consistent presence in the U.S. girls' top 200 and is very popular in Italian and Latin American communities.