Daniella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Daniella originates from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge.' It has evolved from its biblical roots through various historical forms into its modern usage. The name is associated with traits of strength and individuality, with no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity rose in the late 20th century, and it is commonly seen alongside variants like Danielle and Dani.
The name Daniella is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Daniella has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Daniella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5889th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1288th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 558th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 331st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 369th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Daniella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Daniella"
Pronunciation
/dæˈniːlə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Daniella is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means 'God is my judge.' The feminine form adds a feminine suffix to the original male name.
Meaning
God is my judge
Language Evolution
Daniel (Hebrew), Daniella (Modern Hebrew), Daniella (English)
Historical Usage
Daniella gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variant of Daniel.
Variants & Derivatives
Danielle, Danya, Dani
Modern Popularity & Image
Daniella is perceived as a modern, elegant name that carries a sense of strength and individuality.
Famous People
Daniella Monet, an American actress and singer, Daniella Pineda, an American actress, Daniella Westbrook, a British actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Daniella"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Daniella"
"Daniella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5889th of 12526 | 79 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1288th of 19264 | 1,390 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 558th of 27321 | 6,302 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 331st of 35406 | 15,247 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 369th of 30306 | 10,210 |
Regional Popularity of "Daniella" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Daniella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
50.63% 1487th/2937 |
22.71% 791st/3483 |
55.51% 1953rd/3518 |
23.89% 966th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.97% 957th/3685 |
8.54% 382nd/4475 |
12.28% 638th/5194 |
7.98% 504th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.30% 655th/4582 |
3.93% 203rd/5164 |
4.58% 335th/7313 |
4.23% 316th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.34% 651st/3984 |
6.13% 275th/4487 |
5.69% 388th/6822 |
5.15% 323rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Daniella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Daniella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.