The baby name Danyela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced da-NYE-lə (IPA: /dəˈnjɛlə/).
The baby name Danyela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced da-NYE-lə (IPA: /dəˈnjɛlə/).
Danyela is English, Hebrew, Spanish in Origin.
Danyela is a contemporary variant of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel, derived from Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning “God is my judge.” The name traveled into European use through Greek and Latin biblical tradition, with the feminine emerging in Christian Europe. While Daniela remains the standard in Romance and Slavic languages, the y in Danyela reflects modern respelling trends and occasional Slavic-influenced transliterations, giving the name a distinctive, international feel.
Usage expanded strongly in the late 20th century across Europe and the Americas, supported by the enduring popularity of the biblical Daniel. Close variants include Daniela (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Romanian), Daniella (English/Italian), Danijela (Croatian/Serbian), Danièle (French), and creative spellings such as Danyella and Danyella. Common nicknames are Dani, Danya, and Nela. Danyela balances a timeless scriptural meaning with a fresh visual twist, appealing to parents seeking familiarity with individuality.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #215 | 3 | 4,575 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #230 | 2 | 3,559 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| BR | 0 | #356 | 5 | 5,969 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| MX | 0 | #402 | 12 | 8,339 | |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| CL | 0 | #426 | 9 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #438 | 14 | 7,952 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #535 | 7 | 7,500 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #587 | 13 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #602 | 10 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #767 | 176 | 12,708 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #795 | 57 | 14,098 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #911 | 7 | 8,768 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #922 | 22 | 14,861 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #957 | 27 | 5,561 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,015 | 64 | 16,140 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,034 | 150 | 17,781 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,238 | 209 | 9,415 |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 |
Danyela is popular in 35 countries — most recent births per country:
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