Possibly a feminine form of Daniel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge', from din ('to judge') and el ('God').
Vibe
warm
How it ages.
Modern and easy to say across languages, with steady use among Spanish-speaking and English-speaking families alike.
The cultural moment.
Ranked #59 in Puerto Rico in 2023, with additional appearances in Chile (#95 in 2021), Uruguay (#95 in 2022), Mexico (#129 in 2021) and the United States (#394 in 2025).