Rising since 2015, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Daneli since 2002
Babies named Daneli per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Daneli's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Daneli is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2002. It ranked 9457 in 2025, placing it among rarer choices, with about 1 in 160727 newborns receiving the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, and since 2015 the name has been on an upward trajectory, reflecting a taste for soft, vowel-ending names. While no top states have reported notably high usage, Daneli fits alongside similar contemporary names that blend tradition with a fresh, melodic sound. Parents drawn to names like Daneli often appreciate its flexibility in nicknames and its resemblance to established names such as Danelle or Daniela, yet with a distinctive spelling that sets it apart.
Daneli first appears in U.S. records in 2002. It is likely a modern coinage formed from the name Daniel (Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my judge') combined with the fashionable -eli suffix, or as a variant of Danelle or Daniele. Its usage has risen slowly since 2015, reflecting a broader trend of creative, -i ending names for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Eli, Dee
Sibling names for Daneli
Names that share Daneli's style, for a brother or sister.
