Danella
MeaningGod is my judge · English form of Danielle
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,447 in 1943
9 babies were named Danella in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Danella, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Danella would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDanella first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1943, when it ranked #2,447. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningDanella is an English form of Danielle, which means “God is my judge”. Our records link it to American and Hebrew roots.
About the name Danella
Danella is a girl name of American and Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lla”. US birth records list Danella for girls from 1914 to 2025, in 84 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1943, when it ranked #2,447 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.1 | 472,441 girls |
| 1920s | 2.0 | 507,614 girls |
| 1930s | 0.8 | 1,190,476 girls |
| 1940s | 5.2 | 193,050 girls |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 255,754 girls |
| 1960s | 5.8 | 171,821 girls |
| 1970s | 8.3 | 121,212 girls |
| 1980s | 6.4 | 155,763 girls |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 188,324 girls |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 139,665 girls |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 359,281 girls |
Other spellings of Danella
More American girl names
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Danella
What does the name Danella mean?
Danella means “God is my judge” in English, as a form of Danielle.
What is the origin of the name Danella?
Danella has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Danella a boy or girl name?
Danella is a girl name.
How popular is the name Danella?
Danella ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1943 (#2,447).