Daniela
Meaning of Daniela
The name Daniela is a beautiful and elegant choice for a baby girl, with rich historical and cultural roots. Originating from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge," Daniela is the feminine form of this timeless classic. It has gained popularity across various cultures and languages, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries, where it is pronounced as dah-NYEH-lah (/daˈnjɛla/ or /daˈɲela/). In English-speaking regions, it is commonly pronounced as dan-YEL-uh (/dænˈjɛlə/). The name has several variations, including Daniella and Danyella. Over the years, Daniela has consistently ranked among the top names in the United States, reflecting its enduring appeal. For instance, it was notably popular in 2007 when it reached its peak rank of 108 with 3,078 occurrences. With its melodic sound and meaningful origin, Daniela continues to be a cherished name for parents around the world.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as dah-NYEH-lah (/daˈnjɛla/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as dah-NYEH-lah (/daˈɲela/)
American English
- Pronunced as dan-YEL-uh (/dænˈjɛlə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Daniela
| Daniela Hantuchová is a retired Slovak tennis player known for her breakthrough year in 2002 and her achievements in various tournaments. |
| Chilean actress and mezzo-soprano singer Daniela Vega Hernández gained international recognition for her role in the Academy Award-winning film A Fantastic Woman (2017) and made history as the first transgender person to present at the 90th Academy Awards. |
| Daniela Solera Vega is a Costa Rican footballer known for her role as a goalkeeper for Liga MX Femenil club Atlas and the Costa Rica women's national team. |
| Daniela Ruah - Daniela Sofia Korn Ruah is an American-Portuguese actress known for her role as NCIS Special Agent Kensi Blye in NCIS: Los Angeles. |
| Daniela Jolanta Denby-Ashe is a well-known English actress recognized for her roles in EastEnders, North and South, My Family, and Waterloo Road. |
| Daniela Bobadilla is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Sam Goodson in the FX series Anger Management, as well as appearances in other film and television roles. |
| Daniela Schmidt - Daniela N. Schmidt is a prominent German earth scientist and professor known for her research on the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems, as well as her role as lead author for the IPCC report on Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability for Europe. |
| Daniela Lavender, Lady Kingsley, is a Brazilian actress known for her work on Brazilian and English-language television, film, and stage, including touring with the British Shakespeare Company. |
| Daniela Drummond-Barbosa is a Brazilian-American geneticist and Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, known for her research in stem cell regulation. |
| Daniela Edburg is a Mexican American visual artist known for her photo-based works that frequently feature textile elements. |
| Daniela Ceccarelli is a former World Cup Alpine skier and current Italian alpine skiing coach. |
| Daniela Filipiová is a Czech architect and politician who briefly served as the Minister of Health for the Czech Republic and was a Senator representing Prague 8. |
| Daniela Raschhofer is a former Member of the European Parliament for Austria and a prominent figure in the Freedom Party of Austria. |
| Daniela di Giacomo - Daniela Anette di Giacomo di Giovanni is a Venezuelan TV host, journalist, and former beauty queen who has worked for Televen in Venezuela and Univision in the United States. |
| Daniela Guerra Inácio is a Russian-born Portuguese swimmer known for her specialization in open water marathon swimming and her representation of Portugal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. |
