Gabriela Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: gah-BREE-lah /ɡæˈbɹiːlə/
Origin: Hebrew; Latin; Spanish; Italian
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my strength; Latin: woman of God; Spanish: devoted to God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gabriela is of Hebrew origin, derived from the masculine name Gabriel, which means "God is my strength." The Hebrew form, גַּבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el), combines the elements "gever" (man) and "El" (God). This name was adopted into Greek as Γαβριήλ (Gabriēl) and subsequently into Latin as Gabrielus.
The transition into various languages, including Old French as Gabrielle, eventually led to the modern form Gabriela in several Romance languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, where it is commonly used as a feminine variant. Historically, Gabriel is a significant figure in religious texts, notably in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian New Testament, where he appears as an angelic messenger.
He is mentioned in the Book of Daniel, dating back to the 6th century BCE, and plays a crucial role in the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary in the Gospel of Luke, which was written in the 1st century CE. The name has been borne by various saints throughout Christian history, contributing to its enduring presence in religious contexts.
Culturally, the name Gabriela has been associated with strength and divine support, reflecting its etymological roots. It has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, symbolizing grace and resilience.
The name has also inspired diminutive forms, such as Gabi, which are often used affectionately. Gabriela's historical resonance is further enhanced by its appearances in literature and music, where it often embodies themes of empowerment and spirituality, solidifying its place in cultural narratives.
Famous people named Gabriela
In this section, you will find notable people named Gabriela. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Gabriela who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Gabriela who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Gabriela Sabatini is a former professional tennis player best known for winning the US Open and a gold medal at the 1988 Olympics.
Gabriela Mistral is a poet and educator best known for winning the Nobel Prize in Literature and her works such as Sonnets of Death and Desolation.
Fictional characters named Gabriela
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Gabriela is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy. She is a prominent character in Final Fantasy XIV, known for her role in the storyline and as a member of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gabriela was first seen in the United States in 1903.
Gabriela has ranked as high as #219 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Gabriela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gabriela is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gabriela was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Gabriela (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 166 | |
| TX | 147 | |
| FL | 134 | |
| NY | 56 | |
| NC | 54 | |
| NJ | 44 | |
| IL | 40 | |
| AZ | 38 | |
| GA | 31 | |
| VA | 28 | |
| MD | 26 | |
| MA | 22 | |
| WA | 22 | |
| PA | 16 | |
| TN | 14 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gabriela.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,059 |
| 2023 | 1,047 |
| 2022 | 955 |
| 2021 | 927 |
| 2020 | 961 |
| 2019 | 954 |
| 2018 | 1,003 |
| 2017 | 1,158 |
| 2016 | 1,249 |
| 2015 | 1,260 |
| 2014 | 1,414 |
| 2013 | 1,449 |
| 2012 | 1,550 |
| 2011 | 1,912 |
| 2010 | 2,082 |
| 2009 | 2,295 |
| 2008 | 2,616 |
| 2007 | 2,860 |
| 2006 | 3,023 |
| 2005 | 2,867 |
| 2004 | 3,024 |
| 2003 | 3,361 |
| 2002 | 2,914 |
| 2001 | 2,735 |
| 2000 | 2,845 |
| 1999 | 2,705 |
| 1998 | 2,577 |
| 1997 | 2,629 |
| 1996 | 2,414 |
| 1995 | 2,576 |
| 1994 | 2,837 |
| 1993 | 2,408 |
| 1992 | 2,270 |
| 1991 | 2,064 |
| 1990 | 1,605 |
| 1989 | 1,222 |
| 1988 | 993 |
| 1987 | 982 |
| 1986 | 757 |
| 1985 | 711 |
| 1984 | 644 |
| 1983 | 711 |
| 1982 | 598 |
| 1981 | 599 |
| 1980 | 608 |
| 1979 | 704 |
| 1978 | 536 |
| 1977 | 426 |
| 1976 | 436 |
| 1975 | 413 |
| 1974 | 408 |
| 1973 | 333 |
| 1972 | 332 |
| 1971 | 261 |
| 1970 | 247 |
| 1969 | 228 |
| 1968 | 193 |
| 1967 | 134 |
| 1966 | 138 |
| 1965 | 128 |
| 1964 | 102 |
| 1963 | 72 |
| 1962 | 79 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1960 | 47 |
| 1959 | 59 |
| 1958 | 40 |
| 1957 | 42 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |