Daniela
Daniela is the feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge.' It's widely used across European and Latin American cultures, particularly popular in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and German-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 962. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,870
- 2012: 1,637
- 2013: 1,438
- 2014: 1,496
- 2015: 1,643
- 2016: 1,669
- 2017: 1,590
- 2018: 1,560
- 2019: 1,408
- 2020: 1,283
- 2021: 1,177
- 2022: 1,216
- 2023: 1,231
- 2024: 1,130
- 2025: 1,009
- 2026 (projected): 962
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages
- •Spelling is straightforward and rarely needs correction
- •Works well internationally while maintaining cultural warmth
- •Offers versatile nickname options from tomboy to feminine
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Statistics
68,514
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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