Daniela Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Daniela was one of the top 50 names for girls in Spain in the early 2000s.

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A Deep Dive

Daniela Overview

Meaning

God is my judge

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Originating from Hebrew, derived from Daniel, combining “Dan” (judge) and “El” (God).

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/dænˈjɛlə/

Popularity

Daniela is favored in many Spanish-speaking countries and is well-used in Italy and the USA. In 2023, Daniela ranked #195 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Unique

Associated Traits

Elegant, graceful, kind

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Rooted in the biblical figure Daniel, representing faith and wisdom.

Name Day

July 21st (Latvia), October 11th (Hungary)
A Deep Dive

Daniela Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Danielle, Daniella, Danila, Danya, Danelle

Common Nicknames

Dani, Danni, Dany, Ella, Nela, Lani, Nell, Dee

Diminutives

Dana, Lia, Dela, Ela, Danie, Nela

Famous People

  • Daniela Mercury
    (Brazilian Singer)
  • Daniela Ruah
    (Portuguese-American Actress)
  • Daniela Hantuchová
    (Slovak Tennis Player)
  • Daniela Vega
    (Chilean Actress)
  • Daniela Silivaș
    (Romanian Gymnast)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Daniela Ruah
    ("NCIS: Los Angeles," TV Series)
  • Daniela Vega
    ("A Fantastic Woman," Film)
  • "Daniela's Song"
    (Novel)
  • Daniela Hernandez
    ("Fear the Walking Dead," TV Series)
  • "Daniela"
    (Song)
  • "Daniela's Journey"
    (Children's Book)

Places

  • Daniela Beach
    (Santa Catarina, Brazil)

What Is the Meaning of Daniela?

Meaning “God is my judge,” Daniela is a name that often signifies individuals known for their fairness, wisdom, and strength.

What Is the Origin of The Name Daniela?

Daniela has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the name Daniel. The name combines “Dan,” meaning “judge,” and “El,” meaning “God.”

Daniela Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Daniela in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2642021#2572022#2522023
Top 3 Rankings#1082007#1122003#1132002

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Daniela

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023252
(+5 from 2022)
1230
(+16 from 2022)
0.07032
2022257
(+7 from 2021)
1214
(+39 from 2021)
0.06771
2021264
(-34 from 2020)
1175
(-108 from 2020)
0.06559
2020230
(-12 from 2019)
1283
(-125 from 2019)
0.07258
2019218
(-22 from 2018)
1408
(-151 from 2018)
0.07674
2018196
(+1 from 2017)
1559
(-31 from 2017)
0.08383
2017197
(-2 from 2016)
1590
(-79 from 2016)
0.08416
2016195
(+6 from 2015)
1669
(+26 from 2015)
0.08621
2015201
(+25 from 2014)
1643
(+147 from 2014)
0.08422
2014226
(-3 from 2013)
1496
(+58 from 2013)
0.07647
2013223
(-29 from 2012)
1438
(-199 from 2012)
0.07460
2012194
(-25 from 2011)
1637
(-233 from 2011)
0.08440
2011169
(-19 from 2010)
1870
(-168 from 2010)
0.09651
2010150
(-14 from 2009)
2038
(-325 from 2009)
0.10394
2009136
(-15 from 2008)
2363
(-434 from 2008)
0.11669
2008121
(-13 from 2007)
2797
(-281 from 2007)
0.13429
2007108
(+24 from 2006)
3078
(+443 from 2006)
0.14543
2006132
(-10 from 2005)
2635
(-18 from 2005)
0.12605
2005122
(-4 from 2004)
2653
(-187 from 2004)
0.13072
2004118
(-6 from 2003)
2840
(-236 from 2003)
0.14075
2003112
(+1 from 2002)
3076
(+50 from 2002)
0.15331
2002113
(+47 from 2001)
3026
(+1006 from 2001)
0.15321
2001160
(-4 from 2000)
2020
(-131 from 2000)
0.10197
2000156
(-10 from 1999)
2151
(-42 from 1999)
0.10778
1999146
(+49 from 1998)
2193
(+597 from 1998)
0.11265
1998195
(+28 from 1997)
1596
(+256 from 1997)
0.08233
1997223
(+30 from 1996)
1340
(+219 from 1996)
0.07018
1996253
(+15 from 1995)
1121
(+98 from 1995)
0.05847
1995268
(-30 from 1994)
1023
(-152 from 1994)
0.05324
1994238
(-16 from 1993)
1175
(-80 from 1993)
0.06028
1993222
(+62 from 1992)
1255
(+286 from 1992)
0.06366
1992284
(+43 from 1991)
969
(+155 from 1991)
0.04834
1991327
(+54 from 1990)
814
(+123 from 1990)
0.04003
1990381
(+7 from 1989)
691
(+43 from 1989)
0.03364
1989388
(+42 from 1988)
648
(+112 from 1988)
0.03253
1988430
(-26 from 1987)
536
(-26 from 1987)
0.02787
1987404
(+31 from 1986)
562
(+68 from 1986)
0.02999
1986435
(+54 from 1985)
494
(+77 from 1985)
0.02677
1985489
(+21 from 1984)
417
(+32 from 1984)
0.02259
1984510
(+36 from 1983)
385
(+43 from 1983)
0.02135
1983546
(+70 from 1982)
342
(+50 from 1982)
0.01911
1982616
(+63 from 1981)
292
(+37 from 1981)
0.01609
1981679
(+63 from 1980)
255
(+32 from 1980)
0.01426
1980742
(+78 from 1979)
223
(+31 from 1979)
0.01252
1979820
(+37 from 1978)
192
(+20 from 1978)
0.01114
1978857
(-88 from 1977)
172
(-24 from 1977)
0.01046
1977769
(+42 from 1976)
196
(+25 from 1976)
0.01191
1976811
(+98 from 1975)
171
(+28 from 1975)
0.01088
1975909
(-75 from 1974)
143
(-15 from 1974)
0.00916
1974834
(+22 from 1973)
158
(+8 from 1973)
0.01009
1973856
(+182 from 1972)
150
(+38 from 1972)
0.00965
19721038
(+126 from 1971)
112
(+13 from 1971)
0.00695
19711164
(-10 from 1970)
99
(-1 from 1970)
0.00565
19701154
(-95 from 1969)
100
(-7 from 1969)
0.00546
19691059
(+196 from 1968)
107
(+31 from 1968)
0.00607
19681255
(-28 from 1967)
76
(+1 from 1967)
0.00445
19671227
(+108 from 1966)
75
(+9 from 1966)
0.00437
19661335
(-110 from 1965)
66
(-11 from 1965)
0.00376
19651225
(+293 from 1964)
77
(+21 from 1964)
0.00421
19641518
(+576 from 1963)
56
(+24 from 1963)
0.00286
19632094
(-22 from 1962)
32
No change from 1962
0.00161
19622072
(+470 from 1961)
32
(+9 from 1961)
0.00158
19612542
(-234 from 1960)
23
(-3 from 1960)
0.00111
19602308
(+947 from 1959)
26
(+12 from 1959)
0.00125
19593255
(-281 from 1958)
14
(-2 from 1958)
0.00067
19582974
(+957 from 1957)
16
(+6 from 1957)
0.00077
19573931
(+905 from 1956)
10
(+3 from 1956)
0.00048
19564836
(-96 from 1955)
7
No change from 1955
0.00034
19554740
(-85 from 1954)
7
No change from 1954
0.00035
19544655
(+1019 from 1953)
7
(+2 from 1953)
0.00035
19535674
(-111 from 1952)
5
No change from 1952
0.00026
19525563
(-1556 from 1947)
5
(-3 from 1947)
0.00026
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19474007
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00044
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19380
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0
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0.0000
19370
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0
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0.0000
19360
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0
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0.0000
19350
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0
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0.0000
19340
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0
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0.0000
19330
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0
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0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
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0
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19260
No SSA data
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0.0000
19250
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0.0000
19240
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0.0000
19230
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0.0000
19220
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0.0000
19210
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0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19190
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0
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0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19070
No SSA data
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0.0000
19060
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0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19020
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0
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0.0000
19010
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0
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0.0000
19000
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0
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0.0000
18990
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0
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0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18970
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0
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0.0000
18960
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0
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0.0000
18950
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0
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0.0000
18940
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0
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0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18920
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0.0000
18910
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0.0000
18900
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0
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0.0000
18890
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0.0000
18880
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0.0000
18870
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0.0000
18860
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0.0000
18850
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0.0000
18840
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0.0000
18830
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0.0000
18820
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0.0000
18810
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0.0000
18800
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No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Daniela

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1242021#1222022#1432023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1272021#1232022#1232023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1752021#2542022#2012023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1982021#2162022#1832023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3382021#2282022#2962023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2112021#1772022#2242023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2072021#1732022#1712023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3962021#2502022#2272023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3512021#3722022#3012023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3432021#3572022#3382023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2812021#2902022#2952023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3492021#3432022#2492023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2792021#2532022#3372023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2632021#1222022#2182023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6052021#5152022#5692023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1362021#2182022#1782023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9962021#5102022#8082023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3262021#2482022#2032023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3952021#4832022#3122023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7852021#5392022#3842023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#732020#2892021#2712022

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5292021#7852022#4852023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4722021#2532022#2482023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4022021#4132022#3022023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4782020#5482022#4912023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3622021#6592022#3952023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3322020#5342022#2932023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6342020#4522021#4322023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5002021#5752022#4372023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5392021#4442022#3832023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6392019#6902020#7422023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3542021#3172022#4472023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3282019#3152020#5162021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2002019#1412020#1452021

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3822021#6602022#5222023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2852019#2792020#2022022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5812021#3942022#4882023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2662018#2922021#3972023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1932016#2012017#2072021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2152014#1582017#1322023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5912015#5682022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2252021

Popularity Rankings for Daniela in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#62020#62021#72022

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#92020#92021#102022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#142020#142021

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil flagBrazil#161990 (Decade)

Popularity in Catalonia, Spain

Catalonia, Spain flagCatalonia, Spain#182013#162014#192016

Popularity in Romania

Romania flagRomania#172005#182006#202007

Popularity in Latvia

Latvia flagLatvia#282010#752015#852020

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#402021#522022#512023

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#412020#682021#772022

Popularity in Slovakia

Slovakia flagSlovakia#432015#462016#462017

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#692021#532022#502023

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#1122017#1202018#592020

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#852019#782020#912021

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#1372016#1462020#1322021

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1402009#1642010#1612011

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1572011#1572012#1932013

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2442021#2162022#2522023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4312019#4712020#4272021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4302010#4512012

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4541991#4331997#4341998

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4972017#4612018#4952022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6752019#6782020#4662021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8372020#5482021#8272022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642021#5592022#8562023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6172021#7922022#6722023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6702019#6552020#8602021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Daniela a Name for Boys or Girls?

As a feminine form of Daniel, Daniela is predominantly given to girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Daniela

Daniela in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Daniela Mercury (Singer, born 1965): A Brazilian singer and songwriter who has achieved international success with her music.
  • Daniela Ruah (Actress, born 1983): A Portuguese-American actress famous for her role in the TV series "NCIS: Los Angeles."
  • Daniela Hantuchová (Tennis Player, born 1983): A Slovak tennis player who achieved significant success on the WTA tour.
  • Daniela Vega (Actress, born 1989): A Chilean actress acclaimed for her role in the Oscar-winning film "A Fantastic Woman."
  • Daniela Silivaș (Gymnast, born 1972): A Romanian gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals in the 1980s.
  • Daniela Bianchi (Actress, born 1942): An Italian actress best known for her role as a Bond girl in "From Russia with Love."
  • Daniela Katzenberger (TV Personality, born 1986): A German reality TV star, singer, and entrepreneur.
  • Daniela Ruah ("NCIS: Los Angeles," 2009 TV Series): Plays Special Agent Kensi Blye, a skilled investigator with a strong sense of justice.
  • Daniela Vega ("A Fantastic Woman," 2017 Film): A transgender woman who faces societal challenges after the sudden death of her boyfriend.
  • "Daniela's Song" (2015 Novel): Follows a young woman pursuing her dreams in the competitive world of classical music.
  • Daniela Hernandez ("Fear the Walking Dead," 2015 TV Series): A survivor navigating a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies.
  • "Daniela" (2013 Song): A romantic ballad celebrating a woman named Daniela.
  • "Daniela's Journey" (2018 Children's Book): Chronicles the adventures of a young girl exploring different cultures around the world.
  • "The Daniela Chronicles" (2020 Web Series): A modern-day tale of a woman balancing her career and personal life.
  • Ramos ("Terminator: Dark Fate," 2019 Film): A key character targeted by a new Terminator in this action-packed movie.
  • Santa Daniela Community (Valparaíso, Chile): A small coastal community in the Valparaíso region, known for its scenic views of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Vila Daniela Neighborhood (São Paulo, Brazil): A residential neighborhood in São Paulo, featuring various local amenities and parks.
  • Daniela Beach (Santa Catarina, Brazil): A popular beach destination in Florianópolis, renowned for its calm waters and family-friendly environment.
  • Daniela Island (Western Australia, Australia): An island located off the coast of Western Australia, offering unique wildlife and natural landscapes.
  • Santa Daniela Park (Mexico City, Mexico): A public park in the capital city, providing recreational spaces and green areas for residents.
  • Daniela Cove (Alaska, USA): A small cove located in the southern part of Alaska, known for its pristine natural beauty and wildlife.
  • Daniela Gardens (Madrid, Spain): A botanical garden in Madrid, featuring a diverse collection of plants and flowers from around the world.

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