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Danella

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Pronounced duh-NEL-uh /dəˈnɛl.ə/High

Meaning: Danella is a modern elaboration of Dana or Danielle using the popular -ella ending; through Danielle it traces to Hebrew Daniel, 'God is my judge'. The exact route for this form is a modern one.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft -ella elaboration of Danielle: Danella carries the sense 'God is my judge' (said 'duh-NEL-uh').
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningDanella is a modern elaboration of Dana or Danielle using the popular -ella ending; through Danielle it traces to Hebrew Daniel, 'God is my judge'. The exact route for this form is a modern one.
U.S. rank (2024)#13838 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 861

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119142024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Danella takes Dana or Danielle and adds the ever-popular -ella ending. Through Danielle the name traces to Hebrew Daniel, 'God is my judge', a prophet's name carried worldwide by Bible reading. Danella itself is a modern coinage on that base, which we note (said 'duh-NEL-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, soft, and pretty.

Did you know? The -ella ending has been quietly reshaping names for a century — Danella takes Danielle, whose Hebrew root means 'God is my judge', and gives it a rounder, more lyrical finish.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Danella — Modern -ella elaboration of Dana/Danielle

Variations

DanelaDanielleDanelle

Nicknames

DaniNella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danella mean?

Danella elaborates Dana or Danielle with the -ella ending; through Danielle it traces to Hebrew Daniel, 'God is my judge'.

How do you pronounce Danella?

It's said duh-NEL-uh /dəˈnɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Danella a boy or girl name?

Danella is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Danella?

Danella is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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