Declining since 2003, #302 for girls today.
Popularity of Daniela since 1947
Babies named Daniela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 71 |
| 1960s | 571 |
| 1970s | 1,495 |
| 1980s | 4,155 |
| 1990s | 12,176 |
| 2000s | 26,643 |
| 2010s | 16,349 |
| 2020s | 7,046 |
Meaning & origin
Daniela first appeared on U.S. records in 1947 and reached its peak popularity in 2002, when it ranked highest. Since 2003, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader shift away from classic -a ending names. In 2025, the name ranked 302nd, with 1 in 1,593 baby girls receiving it. Daniela remains particularly well-liked in Washington D.C., California, and Maryland, where it continues to be a familiar choice for families seeking a feminine form of Daniel with strong Latin roots.
Daniela is the feminine form of Daniel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge.' It is common across Romance-language cultures, particularly in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. The name entered use in the United States in the mid-20th century and gained popularity through the 1990s and early 2000s.
Where Daniela is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Daniela” around the world
Where Daniela lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Ela
Sibling names for Daniela
Names that share Daniela's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Daniela
Names whose popularity has moved with Daniela's over the last 50 years.
