Daniela

Daniela is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “Daniel.” In 2024 it was given to 1,128 girls in the United States.

Daniela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
“Daniel”
Pronunciation
/dænˈjɛ.lə/

About the name Daniela

Daniela belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “Daniel” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Daniela first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #108 in 2007, and in 2024 1,128 babies received the name — 67,499 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Daniela in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#108 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Daniela in 2024
1,128
Total since 1880
67,499

Daniela in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#474 in 1999
Babies named Daniela in 2025
29
Total since 1996
1,540

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daniela mean?

Daniela means “Daniel” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Daniela a boy or girl name?

Daniela is a girl name. In 2024, 1,128 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Daniela?

Daniela comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Daniela?

Daniela first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #108 in 2007, and 1,128 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Daniela?

Daniela is pronounced /dænˈjɛ.lə/ (IPA).

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