Girl’s name · Italian, Hebrew

Daniella

How to say it: dan-YEL-uh · /ˌdæniˈɛlə/

Italian/Spanish feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge'.

Daniella was the 214th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 657 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #266 by 2030.

Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures

#214for girls in 2025
1 in 1,990US babies
657born in 2025
#266projected for 2030
2010sits peak decade
1 in 83chance a classmate shares it

Key facts

Key facts about Daniella
Rank among girls’ names, 2025#214
Babies born in 2025657
Share of births1 in 1,990
Peak decade2010s
Change over 10 years−37%
Projected rank for 2030 (estimate)#266
In France, 2025#590 among girls’ names, 35 births

Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.

Its life, decade by decade

Daniella climbed highest in the 2010s while staying familiar today. Holding near that peak, the name appears headed for a slight fall.

1900195020002020–25
Peak: 569 per million births, 2010s.

What goes with it

Gentle yet crisp, Daniella moves with soft musicality and travels well. Adriana makes a harmonious companion.

Nicknames

  • Dani
  • Ella
  • Danie
  • Danny

In the classroom

In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Daniella is about 1 in 83.

Around the world

This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, Hebrew, Italian.

In France: #590 for girls in 2025.

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