Baby Name Popularity Profile

Daniela

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Daniela.

✦ God is my judge 🌍 Hebrew, Italian, Spanish biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #302
All-Time Peak Rank #108 Achieved 2007
Total U.S. Births 68,514 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1947 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 3,079 births in 2007
💡 The Daniela Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning God is my judge
Language Origin Hebrew, Italian, Spanish
Origin Type multiple
Feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge'. Widely used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures.
Common Nicknames
Dani Ella Nela
Alternative Spellings
Daniella
Pronunciation: dah-NYEL-ah
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Daniela

According to SSA data, Daniela achieved its highest historical rank of #108 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 3,079 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 38.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 74 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Daniela across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -38.6% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 3,079 births in 2007
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 41 yrs
Registry Streak 74 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 8
1950s: 71
1960s: 571
1970s: 1,495
1980s: 4,155
1990s: 12,176
2000s: 26,643
2010s: 16,349
2020s: 7,046

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Da-ni-ela
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Arizona, California, Texas, Florida
States with Data 42
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #448 734 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #240 2,318 2004 14.7% Decline
California #147 17,885 2003 23.0% Decline
Texas #166 13,002 2003 17.2% Decline
Florida #233 5,013 2007 25.0% Decline
New Jersey #328 2,556 2002 44.4% Decline
New Mexico Unranked 470 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #359 956 2007 Insufficient historical volume
New York #352 5,335 2002 36.8% Decline
Illinois #249 3,323 2004 4.5% Decline
Washington #277 978 2007 +4.0% Growth
Maryland #205 902 2006 30.6% Decline
Oregon #364 531 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #354 1,583 2007 45.6% Decline
Connecticut #557 559 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #326 1,141 2007 10.7% Decline
Utah #390 412 2002 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #157 215 2005 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #337 1,225 2007 10.8% Decline
Massachusetts #290 915 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 326 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #285 121 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #404 414 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #352 176 2008 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #530 334 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #483 485 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #671 513 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 44 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 77 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 217 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 379 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 236 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 327 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #601 650 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #490 297 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #694 738 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #423 264 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #803 205 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #820 474 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #587 175 2008 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 10 2015 Insufficient historical volume

👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling Name Suggestions

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