Gabriela Girl

Popularity: #298 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Gabriela, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GabrielIsabellaSofiaJulianaDanielaLuciana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Gabriela. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

GabrielleGiselleAmeliaMirabellaArabellaElianaSeraphinaAnabella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gabriela was first seen in the United States in 1903.

Gabriela has ranked as high as #225 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 961 0 961
2024 1,063 0 1,063
2023 1,050 0 1,050
2022 955 0 955
2021 927 0 927
2020 961 0 961
2019 954 0 954
2018 1,003 0 1,003
2017 1,159 0 1,159
2016 1,249 0 1,249
2015 1,260 0 1,260
2014 1,414 0 1,414
2013 1,450 0 1,450
2012 1,551 0 1,551
2011 1,912 0 1,912
2010 2,082 0 2,082
2009 2,296 0 2,296
2008 2,616 0 2,616
2007 2,872 12 2,860
2006 3,034 11 3,023
2005 2,874 7 2,867
2004 3,032 8 3,024
2003 3,369 7 3,362
2002 2,922 8 2,914
2001 2,741 5 2,736
2000 2,853 8 2,845
1999 2,715 10 2,705
1998 2,582 5 2,577
1997 2,636 7 2,629
1996 2,429 15 2,414
1995 2,585 9 2,576
1994 2,864 26 2,838
1993 2,434 26 2,408
1992 2,295 26 2,269
1991 2,085 21 2,064
1990 1,626 21 1,605
1989 1,240 18 1,222
1988 1,010 17 993
1987 997 15 982
1986 778 21 757
1985 719 8 711
1984 652 7 645
1983 721 10 711
1982 606 8 598
1981 606 7 599
1980 608 0 608
1979 711 7 704
1978 536 0 536
1977 426 0 426
1976 442 6 436
1975 420 7 413
1974 416 8 408
1973 333 0 333
1972 332 0 332
1971 262 0 262
1970 247 0 247
1969 228 0 228
1968 193 0 193
1967 134 0 134
1966 138 0 138
1965 128 0 128
1964 102 0 102
1963 72 0 72
1962 79 0 79
1961 39 0 39
1960 47 0 47
1959 59 0 59
1958 40 0 40
1957 42 0 42
1956 21 0 21
1955 30 0 30
1954 17 0 17
1953 9 0 9
1952 11 0 11
1951 17 0 17
1950 5 0 5
1949 8 0 8
1948 5 0 5
1947 8 0 8
1946 6 0 6
1945 8 0 8
1944 9 0 9
1942 8 0 8
1941 5 0 5
1940 8 0 8
1937 5 0 5
1936 7 0 7
1933 5 0 5
1932 7 0 7
1931 10 0 10
1930 6 0 6
1929 6 0 6
1928 8 0 8
1927 7 0 7
1926 9 0 9
1925 8 0 8
1924 11 0 11
1923 14 0 14
1922 15 0 15
1921 8 0 8
1920 10 0 10
1919 9 0 9
1918 7 0 7
1917 7 0 7
1916 6 0 6
1915 12 0 12
1914 10 0 10
1909 7 0 7
1904 5 0 5
1903 5 0 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 166
16%
TX 147
14%
FL 134
13%
NY 56
5%
NC 54
5%
NJ 44
4%
IL 40
4%
AZ 38
4%
GA 31
3%
VA 28
3%
MD 26
3%
WA 22
2%
MA 22
2%
PA 16
2%
OR 14
1%
TN 14
1%
OK 13
1%
MI 12
1%
AL 11
1%
SC 11
1%
CO 11
1%
CT 11
1%
OH 11
1%
IN 10
1%
NV 10
1%
LA 8
1%
UT 8
1%
AR 7
1%
MN 7
1%
WI 7
1%
DC 7
1%
MO 6
1%
NM 6
1%
KY 6
1%
IA 5
0%
KS 5
0%