Gabriela

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Gabriela is the feminine form of Gabriel, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength' or 'heroine of God.' This romantic name has deep biblical roots and is widely used across Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Eastern European cultures.

Current Popularity

#317 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #329, likely #252 to #406

↗Declining

Popularity over time

190019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 937. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 1,912
  • 2012: 1,551
  • 2013: 1,450
  • 2014: 1,414
  • 2015: 1,260
  • 2016: 1,249
  • 2017: 1,159
  • 2018: 1,003
  • 2019: 954
  • 2020: 961
  • 2021: 927
  • 2022: 955
  • 2023: 1,050
  • 2024: 1,063
  • 2025: 961
  • 2026 (projected): 937

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Gabby, Gaby, Ella, Brie, Bella, Gabi
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce in multiple languages
  • •Works well in both English and Spanish-speaking countries
  • •Offers versatile nickname options from playful to sophisticated
  • •Strong spiritual meaning appeals to many families

Famous People

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Gabriela Mistral

Chilean poet and Nobel Prize laureate

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Gabriela Sabatini

Argentine tennis champion

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Gabriela Cowperthwaite

Documentary filmmaker

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Gabriela Hearst

Fashion designer

Statistics

86,182

Total births since 1880

2003

Peak year

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