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Danyla

dan-EE-lah · Feminine variant of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge.'

2025 rank (girls)
#4,460
Babies named in 2025
31
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 51,847 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2020

Declining since 2020, #4,460 for girls today.

Popularity of Danyla since 2002

Babies named Danyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.

19375620102020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s118
2010s338
2020s252

Meaning & origin

Danyla first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, a modern spelling variant of Daniela. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, when it ranked 4,460th and was given to roughly 1 in 51,847 newborns. The name has been on a downward trend since 2020, reflecting the shift away from highly unique spellings. It is most common in the state of Ohio. As a variant of Daniela, Danyla offers a contemporary twist on a classic name while maintaining its traditional meaning.

Danyla is an elaborated spelling of Daniela, itself the feminine form of Daniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge.' The variant emerged in the early 2000s, likely influenced by similar-sounding names like Kayla or Layla, and reflects modern English naming trends that favor unique spellings of established names.

Where Danyla is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dani, Danny, LaLa

Variants: Daniela, Daniella, Danielle, Danyella

Sibling names for Danyla

Names that share Danyla's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Sofia, Aria, Natalia, Lena

Brothers: Ethan, Liam, Lucas, Noah, Owen

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Danyla mean?
Danyla means 'God is my judge,' as it is a variant of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel.
How popular is the name Danyla?
As of the latest data, Danyla ranked 4,460th in the U.S., with about 1 in 51,847 girls given the name in recent years.
Is Danyla a girl's name?
Yes, Danyla is used almost exclusively as a feminine name.