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The baby name Danella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈnɛlə/ — duh-NEL-uh.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Pronunciation: /dəˈnɛlə/ — duh-NEL-uh

What is the meaning of the name Danella ?

The baby name Danella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈnɛlə/ — duh-NEL-uh.

Danella is in Origin.

Danella is a feminine given name that ultimately traces to the Hebrew Daniel (Daniyyel), meaning "God is my judge." The form likely arose as an English elaboration blending Danielle or Danelle with the Romance -ella ending, and it also parallels Daniella with a simplified vowel. Its sound carries a gentle Italianate flavor while remaining transparent to speakers of English.

The name appears in records of English-speaking countries from the mid-20th century onward, never widespread but buoyed by the late 20th-century vogue for -ella endings and Daniel/Danielle names. It remains rarer than Daniela or Daniella in Europe and Latin America. Close variants and cognates include Danelle, Danielle, Daniella, Daniela, Danila, and South Slavic Danijela; the masculine root is Daniel. Danella supports friendly diminutives such as Dani, Nella, and Ella. Across its forms, the enduring meaning is "God is my judge," pairing biblical heritage with contemporary style.

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Danella – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
JM Girls 0 #270 9 7,507
Canada Girls 2017 #291 6 3,011
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
Finland Girls 2026 #734 5 3,895
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
PE Girls 0 #931 13 14,861
NL Girls 0 #942 14 5,933
MY Girls 0 #982 13 24,821
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
CO Girls 0 #1,146 7 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Danella is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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Canada

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People also ask about Danella

Danella is predominantly a girl's name.
Danella is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /dəˈnɛlə/ — duh-NEL-uh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Daniella, Danièle, Daniele, Danelle, Danielle and Danijela.
Across languages, Danella has these equivalents: Daniel (male), Daniela (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese feminine), Danielle (French/English feminine), Danijela (Slavic feminine).
Yes — Danella ranked #178 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Danella ranks highest in Sweden (#178 in 2022).
Danella's popularity is rising. It moved from #919 in 2014 to #911 in 2024 in United States.