Danyele
Feminine variation of the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
Name Census estimates that about 307 living Americans carry the first name Danyele. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Danyele today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danyele births was 1993 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danyele. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
307
~ 1 in 1,116,464 Americans
Peak year
1993
23 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2008 SSA rank
#18,197
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Danyele: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Danyele from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 97 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Danyele remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danyele by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Danyele during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Danyele
Danyele is a given name with roots dating back to ancient Hebrew. It is believed to be a variant of the name Daniel, which derives from the Hebrew word "Daniyyel," meaning "God is my judge." The name gained popularity during the biblical era and is mentioned in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament.
The earliest recorded use of the name Danyele can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Europe. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Daniele" or "Daniela" in various regions. It was particularly popular in Italy, where it was commonly used for both males and females.
One notable historical figure with the name Danyele was Daniele da Volterra (1509-1566), an Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor. He was renowned for his frescoes in the Basilica of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti in Rome and his sculptures adorning the Fountain of Moses in the Piazza San Pietro Vincoli.
In the 16th century, the name Danyele also gained prominence in France, where it was often spelled as "Danielle." One famous bearer of this name was Danielle d'Entragues (1572-1636), a French noblewoman and mistress of King Henry IV of France.
During the 17th century, the name Danyele appeared in literary works, such as the play "The Tragedy of Danyele" by English playwright Samuel Rowley (1604-1624). This play tells the story of a young woman named Danyele who falls in love with a nobleman, only to face tragic consequences.
Another notable figure with the name Danyele was Daniele Crespi (1590-1630), an Italian Baroque painter known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, the name Danyele gained popularity in German-speaking regions, where it was often spelled as "Daniela." One famous bearer of this name was Daniela Gottlob (1834-1918), a German educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and organizations aimed at promoting education and empowerment for women.
While the name Danyele has experienced various spellings and pronunciations throughout history, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew name Daniel, which has been widely recognized and celebrated across cultures and religions for centuries.
People
Danyele + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Danyele: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danyele?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 307 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danyele going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,116,464 US residents.
Is Danyele a common name?
We classify Danyele as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 327 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danyele most popular?
The single biggest year for Danyele was 1993, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danyele is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Danyele a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danyele in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.