Daniela is a distinctive choice, ranked #952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Daniela in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#952
US Rank #279
About the Name Daniela
Daniela has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 297 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #474 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Daniela is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #279, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Daniela
Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Daniela per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Daniela in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Daniela has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 297 places in the last five years. Its peak was #474 in 1999. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Daniela is more popular in the US (#279) than in the UK (#952). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Daniela include: Daniela Santanchè — Daniela Garnero, commonly known by her former married name as Daniela Santanchè (Italian pronunciation: [daˈnjɛːla santaŋˈkɛ]), is an Italian politician.; Daniela Peštová — Daniela Peštová is a Czech model.; Daniela Anschütz-Thoms — Daniela Anschütz-Thoms is a German former speed skater..
Daniela appears in the US top 500 at #279 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
37
UK babies named Daniela (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 297 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Daniela
Likely around 1 other Daniela in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Daniela Garnero, commonly known by her former married name as Daniela Santanchè (Italian pronunciation: [daˈnjɛːla santaŋˈkɛ]), is an Italian politician. Between 2010 and 2011 she served as Undersecretary to the Ministry for the Implementation of the Government Program in the Berlusconi IV Cabinet.
Daniela Anschütz-Thoms is a German former speed skater. At the 2006 Winter Olympics, she won a gold medal in the women's team pursuit with the German team, and four years later she defended the title in Vancouver.
Daniela Buruiană Aprodu is a Romanian politician and Member of the European Parliament. Born in Brăila, she was a member of the Greater Romania Party, part of the Identity/Sovereignty/Transparency group, and became an MEP on 1 January 2007 with the accession of Romania to the European Union.
Teresa Presmanes Corona, known professionally as Daniela Romo, is a Mexican singer, actress and TV hostess. During her career, she has sold 15 million records, making her one of the best-selling Latin music artists.
Daniela Marie Luise Klette is a German left-wing militant. She is a suspected former German terrorist associated with the third generation Red Army Faction (RAF).
Daniela Ramos Lalinde is a Colombian designer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Mundo Colombia 2009 and represented Colombia at Miss World 2009 where she placed Top 7.
Daniela Jolanta Denby-Ashe is an English actress. She is best known for playing Sarah Hills on the soap opera EastEnders, Margaret Hale on the period drama North and South, and Janey Harper on the BBC sitcom My Family.