What Does the Name Daniela Mean?
Daniela is a girl's name of Hebrew (via Spanish/Italian) origin meaning “"God is my judge".”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Daniela |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Hebrew (via Spanish/Italian) |
| Meaning | "God is my judge" |
| Variants | Danielle, Daniella, Daniele, Dani |
| Popularity | Widely used across Latin America, Italy, Germany, and Eastern Europe; appears in the US top 200-300. |
The meaning and origin of Daniela
The name Daniela means “"God is my judge"” and has Hebrew (via Spanish/Italian) origins. The feminine form of Daniel, ultimately from the Hebrew Daniyyel meaning "God is my judge." It is the standard Spanish, Italian, and German feminine form.
Variants and related names
Daniela is related to several other names you may recognize: Danielle, Daniella, Daniele, Dani. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Daniela?
Widely used across Latin America, Italy, Germany, and Eastern Europe; appears in the US top 200-300.
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What does the name Daniela mean?+
The name Daniela means “"God is my judge"” and is of Hebrew (via Spanish/Italian) origin.
What is the origin of the name Daniela?+
Daniela originates from Hebrew (via Spanish/Italian).
Is Daniela a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Daniela has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press