"God is my judge"
Daniella
Pronunciation: [ d-any-EHL-uh ]
Italian elegance with biblical depth
Meaning & Origin
Things to Know About This Name
- Double-l spelling may cause frequent corrections vs. single-l Daniela
- Dani as a nickname overlaps with male Dani, which some may find confusing
The Story of Daniella
Daniella is the Italian and Spanish double-l feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew 'Dan-i-El' meaning 'God is my judge.' The prophet Daniel, who survived the lion's den, gave this name biblical gravitas. The feminine form developed through medieval Europe and flourishes in Italian and Iberian cultures.
Daniella has maintained steady popularity as a full, formal alternative to the more common Danielle, appealing to parents who love the Italian flair of the double-l suffix (-ella).
In Italy and Spain, Daniella is a beloved feminine classic with elegant sound; in Latin America, Daniela (single-l) is even more common.
Fun Facts
- The prophet Daniel's name has inspired hundreds of name variants across dozens of languages.
- Daniella is one of the few names that works nearly identically across English, Italian, and Spanish.
- The suffix '-ella' from Italian literally means 'little,' adding an endearing diminutive quality.
Daniella in Other Languages
Famous People Named Daniella
Daniella Monet
Actor
1989
American actress known for Victorious on Nickelodeon
Daniella Pick
Musician
1983
Israeli singer and wife of director Quentin Tarantino
Daniella Alonso
Actor
1978
American actress known for One Tree Hill and Revolution
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #507
- Total SSA Count
- 604
- Cultural Origins
- Italian Spanish Hebrew American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Pairs Well With
Sibling Names
Also a Boy Name
Daniella is also used as a boy name, ranked #21925.
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About the Name Daniella
Daniella is a girl name with Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, and American origins . The name means "God is my judge" in Hebrew .
Is Daniella a boy or girl name? Daniella is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #507 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,925. Daniella is more commonly used as a girl name.
Daniella is currently ranked #507 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Daniella has 4 syllables and is pronounced d-any-EHL-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Daniella include Dani, Ella, Danni, and Danny. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Daniella include Daniela, Danielle, Dani, Dania, Danica . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.