Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Danila since 1974
Babies named Danila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | 0 |
| 1980s | 14 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 51 | 13 |
| 2010s | 67 | 31 |
| 2020s | 43 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Danila entered U.S. records in 1974, a relatively recent addition that reflects growing cultural exchange. As of 2025, it holds rank 10,107 with about 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name, a stable trajectory since its peak year of 2010. The name's dual heritage gives it flexibility across gender lines, though it remains rare enough to feel distinctive without being unfamiliar.
Danila is a Russian and Italian variant of Daniel, from the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge'. In Russia, it is a common short form of Daniil, often used as an independent given name. It gained some usage in Italy as a masculine name, and in English-speaking countries as a feminine variant of Daniela.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Danila
Names that share Danila's style, for a brother or sister.
