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Taniela

♂ Boy

Pronounced tah-nee-EH-lah /tɑː.niˈɛ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Fijian and Tongan form of Daniel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge'. Biblical names were reshaped to fit Pacific sound patterns by missionaries and by local speakers, giving Daniel the form Taniela.Medium

In 30 seconds: Daniel, in Pacific dress: Taniela is the Fijian and Tongan form, 'God is my judge' (said 'tah-nee-EH-lah').
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Origin MediumFijian, Tongan
MeaningThe Fijian and Tongan form of Daniel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge'. Biblical names were reshaped to fit Pacific sound patterns by missionaries and by local speakers, giving Daniel the form Taniela.
U.S. rank (2023)#8834 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419892023

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

Taniela came to the Pacific with the Bible and stayed. Daniel — Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' — was adapted into Fijian and Tongan sound patterns, and Taniela is now a standard, everyday name in Fiji and Tonga and in Pacific communities abroad (said 'tah-nee-EH-lah').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried mostly by Pacific Islander families. Rare, flowing, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Taniela is how Daniel sounds in Fijian and Tongan — the Hebrew name 'God is my judge', reshaped to fit Pacific speech. It is a common, well-loved name across the islands, which we note with respect (said 'tah-nee-EH-lah').
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Taniela — Fijian/Tongan form of Daniel (Hebrew 'God is my judge')

Variations

DanielaDaniel

Nicknames

TaniEla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taniela mean?

Taniela is the Fijian and Tongan form of Daniel, Hebrew for 'God is my judge'.

How do you pronounce Taniela?

It's said tah-nee-EH-lah /tɑː.niˈɛ.lɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Taniela a boy or girl name?

Taniela is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Taniela?

Taniela is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though common in Fiji and Tonga.

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