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Danelle

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Pronounced duh-NEL /dəˈnɛl/High

Meaning: A feminine of Daniel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge'Low

In 30 seconds: God is my judge: Danelle is a feminine of Daniel. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA feminine of Daniel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge'
U.S. rank (2024)#8034 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419382024

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

Danelle is a feminine of Daniel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'duh-NEL'; nickname Dani).

In the U.S. it appears as a feminine of Daniel. Rare, God-is-my-judge at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Daniel means 'God is my judge' in Hebrew — Danelle is a feminine form, lyrical and classic (said 'duh-NEL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Danelle — feminine of Daniel

Variations

DanielleDanellaDanell

Nicknames

Dani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danelle mean?

Danelle is a feminine of Daniel — Hebrew 'God is my judge'.

How do you pronounce Danelle?

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

Is Danelle a boy or girl name?

Danelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Danelle?

Danelle is a rare name in the U.S.

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