Daniela originated throughout eastern European countries, including Italy, the Czech Republic and Poland to name a few. It actually began as the nam Daniella, until a variety of spelling variations, including this one, became popular. Currently, Daniela is a top 300 name on the Social Security Index.
Meaning of the name Daniela:
Italian: God is my judge
Polish: God is my judge
Czech: God is my judge
Origin of the name Daniela:
The baby name Daniela was created in countries throughout all of East Europe. The baby name was actually meant to be a feminine version of the name Daniel in the church. Daniela also began as an alternative spelling to Daniella.
Symbolism of the name Daniela:
Daniela has the same meaning as the baby name Daniel, which is “God is my judge.” This is because the baby name is literally just the feminine form of Daniel.

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Style of the name Daniela:
Modern
Gender of the name Daniela:
Daniela is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Daniela:
dan-YEHL-uh
Number of syllables in the name Daniela:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Daniela:
Daniela feels international and a bit exotic. It does have class to it, however, making it feel regal and upper class.
Alternative spellings for the name Daniela:
- Daniella
- Danniella
- Danniela
Nicknames for the name Daniela:
Popularity of the name Daniela:
The baby name Daniela became popular in the United States in the early 1970s. It reached the top 200 list in 1998, remaining there until the year 2012. In 2016, the name went back on the top 200 list for three years. As of 2020, Daniela ranks at number 229.
Related names for the name Daniela:
Great middle names for Daniela and their meanings:
- Davine (beloved)
- Marleen (woman from Magdala)
- Bethany (house of affliction)
- Justine (fair, upright)
- Monique (advisor)
- Marissa (of the sea)
- Colette (people of victory)
- Romel (citizen of Rome)
Famous people with the name Daniela:
- Daniela Ruah (actress, “NCIS”)
- Daniela Andrade (pop singer)
- Daniela Denby (actress, “My Family”)
- Daniela Pestova (supermodel)
- Daniela Romo (Mexican singer)
- Daniela Anschutz (Olympic speed skater)
- Daniela Silivas (Olympic gymnast)
Danielas in popular culture:
- Daniela Grassi (character from “Blackwood Security” series)