Declining since 2015, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Daniyla since 2010
Babies named Daniyla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Daniyla's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Daniyla is a modern spelling variant of Daniella that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, and has since been on a declining trajectory, falling in rank each year after 2015. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 with a frequency of about 1 in 321,453 births. The 'y' substitution reflects a broader trend of respelling traditional names to create a distinct identity. While the name has not been recorded in any U.S. state data to date, its usage remains scattered across the country. Parents drawn to Daniyla often appreciate its melodic sound and the familiar nickname options Dani, Danny, or Lyla.
Daniyla is a modern English variant of Daniella, the feminine form of Daniel. Daniel derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'. The variant spelling with a 'y' instead of 'e' or 'i' emerged in the United States in the early 2010s, reflecting a trend toward unique spellings for established names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Danny, Lyla
Sibling names for Daniyla
Names that share Daniyla's style, for a brother or sister.
