UK girl's name
Danniella
Feminine variant of the masculine name Daniel, of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Danniella is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Danniella popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 48 births.
This profile covers 297 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 6% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 295 living people in the UK are called Danniella. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Danniella ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 48 girls were registered as Danniella.
- • About 295 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danniella as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
48 births
Estimated living
295
2026
Meaning
What does Danniella mean?
The name Danniella is a variant of the feminine name Daniela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel. The name Daniel means "God is my judge" in Hebrew, originating from the biblical prophet Daniel who lived in the 6th century BC.
Daniel was a prominent figure in the Old Testament, known for his ability to interpret dreams and visions. The Book of Daniel, which bears his name, is a part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. This biblical connection has contributed to the popularity of the name Daniel and its variants across various cultures and religions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Danniella as a distinct form can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It gained popularity as a diminutive or feminized version of the name Daniel, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Danniella. One of the earliest recorded examples is Danniella di Stefano, an Italian painter active in the late 16th century. She was known for her religious artwork and portraits.
Another notable figure was Danniella Westbrook, an English actress and television personality born in 1973. She rose to fame for her role as Sam Mitchell in the popular British soap opera EastEnders, and has also appeared in various reality shows.
In the music industry, Danniella Bayly, an Australian singer-songwriter born in 1987, has gained recognition for her folk-inspired sound. Her debut album, "Waiting for the Postman," was released in 2010.
Danniella Vian, a French author and artist, was active in the early 20th century. She was known for her surrealist works and her association with the Parisian avant-garde movement.
In the field of sports, Danniella Farnill was a British gymnast who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, representing Great Britain in artistic gymnastics.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Danniella throughout history, showcasing its use across various cultures, professions, and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Danniella over time
The chart below shows babies named Danniella registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Danniella, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 48 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danniella by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danniella was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3919 | 38 | 5 |
| 2000s | #1793 | 140 | 10 |
| 1990s | #813 | 119 | 4 |
Notable bearers
Famous people named Danniella
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Danniella Westbrook
actor; film actor; television presenter
English actress and television presenter
1973-
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Danniella Sherwood
arachnologist
British arachnologist
Related
Names similar to Danniella
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Danniella: questions and answers
How popular is the name Danniella in the UK right now?
In 2017, Danniella was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Danniella most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 48 babies registered as Danniella in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Danniella?
Feminine variant of the masculine name Daniel, of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
How many people are called Danniella in the UK?
A total of 297 babies have been registered as Danniella across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.