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Danyella

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Pronounced dan-ee-EL-uh /dæn.iˈɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: Danyella is a modern respelling of Daniella or Danielle, feminine forms of Daniel from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' The -y- spelling gives a fresh look while keeping the classic sense.Medium

In 30 seconds: A fresh respelling of Daniella: Danyella means 'God is my judge' (said 'dan-ee-EL-uh'). A classic with a modern spelling.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningDanyella is a modern respelling of Daniella or Danielle, feminine forms of Daniel from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' The -y- spelling gives a fresh look while keeping the classic sense.
U.S. rank (2024)#11304 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 440

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919692024

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

As a girl's name, Danyella is a modern respelling of Daniella or Danielle, feminine of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' The spelling feels fresh while the meaning stays classic (said 'dan-ee-EL-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., beside the more common Daniella and Danielle. Rare, melodic, and familiar.

Did you know? Danyella respells Daniella, a feminine form of Daniel — from Hebrew for 'God is my judge.' The -y- keeps the sound while giving the name a contemporary look (said 'dan-ee-EL-uh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Danyella — Respelling of Daniella/Danielle (Hebrew 'God is my judge'), feminine of Daniel

Variations

DaniellaDanielleDaniela

Nicknames

DaniElla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danyella mean?

Danyella is a respelling of Daniella/Danielle, feminine of Daniel, from Hebrew for 'God is my judge.'

How do you pronounce Danyella?

It's said dan-ee-EL-uh /dæn.iˈɛl.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Danyella a boy or girl name?

Danyella is used as a girl's name; Daniel is the masculine form.

How popular is Danyella?

Danyella is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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