World ruler; lady
A modern feminine elaboration of Danielle or a feminine form of Donald. It combines the Hebrew roots of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge', with the Scottish/Gaelic roots of Donald, meaning 'world ruler'.
Less common today
Donyelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,079 in 1995.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).