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Danila

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Pronounced dah-NEE-lah /dɑːˈni.lə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Daniela, the feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge.' Warm and faith-rooted, with a soft flowing sound.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft form of Daniela: Danila means 'God is my judge' (said 'dah-NEE-lah'). Warm and faith-rooted.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA form of Daniela, the feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge.' Warm and faith-rooted, with a soft flowing sound.
U.S. rank (2025)#10286 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019742025

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

Danila comes from Daniela (feminine of Daniel), Hebrew for 'God is my judge.' It reads warm and faith-rooted, familiar across Slavic and Latin traditions — rare in the U.S. (said 'dah-NEE-lah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and faith-rooted.

Did you know? Danila is a form of Daniela, the feminine of Daniel — Hebrew for 'God is my judge' — a warm, flowing name that keeps the classic's faith with a gentle sound (said 'dah-NEE-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Danila — Daniela form; Hebrew 'God is my judge'

Variations

DanielaDanilahDanilla

Nicknames

DaniNila

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Daniela— the standard form
Gabriela— a like faith-rooted -ela name
Mariela— a like flowing -ela name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danila mean?

Danila is a form of Daniela, Hebrew for 'God is my judge.'

How do you pronounce Danila?

It's said dah-NEE-lah /dɑːˈni.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Danila a boy or girl name?

Danila is used here as a girl's name; note it is also a Slavic boys' name.

How popular is Danila?

Danila is a rare name in the U.S.

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