Gabriella Girl

Popularity: #102 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: gah-BREE-uh-lah //ɡəˈbriː.ə.lə//

Origin: Italian; Hebrew; Latin

Meaning: God is my strength (Hebrew); devoted to God (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gabriella has its roots in the Hebrew name Gavri'el, which means "God is my strength." This name is derived from the elements "gever," meaning "man" or "strong," and "El," referring to God. The name was adopted into Greek as Gabriēl, and subsequently into Latin as Gabrielis, the masculine form.

The feminine form, Gabriella, emerged in Italian and other Romance languages, reflecting a common practice of feminizing male names by adding suffixes such as -ella. Historically, the name Gabriella is associated with the archangel Gabriel, a significant figure in Judeo-Christian traditions.

Gabriel appears in various biblical texts, including the Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke, where he serves as a messenger of God. The name gained further prominence through the Christian tradition, particularly in the Middle Ages, when saints and religious figures were often named after archangels.

The name Gabriella, as a feminine variant, began to be used more widely in the late medieval period, particularly in Italy, where it became popularized through religious and cultural influences. Culturally, the name Gabriella carries connotations of strength and divine support, resonating with its etymological roots.

It has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing grace and resilience. The name's association with the archangel Gabriel has also imbued it with a sense of spiritual significance, making it a favored choice in religious contexts.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Gabby or Ella have emerged, reflecting affectionate or informal uses of the name, though these forms are not the primary focus of its historical significance.

Famous people named Gabriella

In this section, you will find notable people named Gabriella. 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 Gabriella who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Gabriella who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Gabriella Wilde is an actress and model best known for The Three Musketeers, Endless Love, and The Last Witch Hunter.

Gabriella Montez is a fictional character best known for her role in High School Musical.

Gabriella Papadakis is a French ice dancer best known for her performances in the World Championships and European Championships.

Fictional characters named Gabriella

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Gabriella Montez is a fictional character from the High School Musical film series. She is a talented singer and student who plays a key role in the story's themes of friendship and self-discovery.

Sibling suggestions

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

IsabellaMichaelaSophiaJulianaElenaVictoria

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Gabriella. 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.

GabrielleGwendolynAnabellaMirabellaArabellaEstellaSeraphinaAmabella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gabriella was first seen in the United States in 1890.

Gabriella has ranked as high as #106 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Gabriella has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Gabriella 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 Gabriella 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 Gabriella.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,545 0 2,545
2024 2,504 0 2,504
2023 2,795 0 2,795
2022 2,882 0 2,882
2021 3,116 0 3,116
2020 3,250 0 3,250
2019 3,494 0 3,494
2018 3,710 0 3,710
2017 3,905 0 3,905
2016 4,263 0 4,263
2015 4,639 8 4,631
2014 5,109 0 5,109
2013 5,217 0 5,217
2012 5,512 0 5,512
2011 6,106 0 6,106
2010 6,190 5 6,185
2009 6,160 7 6,153
2008 6,039 0 6,039
2007 5,844 5 5,839
2006 5,372 0 5,372
2005 4,824 0 4,824
2004 4,263 7 4,256
2003 4,021 0 4,021
2002 3,917 7 3,910
2001 3,615 0 3,615
2000 3,369 0 3,369
1999 3,157 6 3,151
1998 2,925 0 2,925
1997 2,613 0 2,613
1996 2,323 0 2,323
1995 2,245 0 2,245
1994 1,997 0 1,997
1993 1,407 0 1,407
1992 1,371 0 1,371
1991 1,201 7 1,194
1990 953 6 947
1989 556 10 546
1988 456 0 456
1987 344 0 344
1986 211 0 211
1985 235 0 235
1984 152 0 152
1983 114 0 114
1982 108 0 108
1981 141 0 141
1980 103 0 103
1979 119 0 119
1978 109 0 109
1977 87 0 87
1976 99 0 99
1975 104 0 104
1974 122 0 122
1973 91 0 91
1972 113 0 113
1971 118 0 118
1970 118 0 118
1969 99 0 99
1968 65 0 65
1967 83 0 83
1966 57 0 57
1965 75 0 75
1964 59 0 59
1963 70 0 70
1962 64 0 64
1961 56 0 56
1960 36 0 36
1959 26 0 26
1958 35 0 35
1957 26 0 26
1956 27 0 27
1955 17 0 17
1954 18 0 18
1953 13 0 13
1952 19 0 19
1951 18 0 18
1950 10 0 10
1949 12 0 12
1948 9 0 9
1947 7 0 7
1946 8 0 8
1945 7 0 7
1944 7 0 7
1943 7 0 7
1942 9 0 9
1941 7 0 7
1940 10 0 10
1938 8 0 8
1937 7 0 7
1936 5 0 5
1935 6 0 6
1934 11 0 11
1933 7 0 7
1932 5 0 5
1931 15 0 15
1930 9 0 9
1929 10 0 10
1928 14 0 14
1927 14 0 14
1926 12 0 12
1925 20 0 20
1924 17 0 17
1923 12 0 12
1922 14 0 14
1921 23 0 23
1920 17 0 17
1919 18 0 18
1918 17 0 17
1917 15 0 15
1916 19 0 19
1915 17 0 17
1914 12 0 12
1913 5 0 5
1912 9 0 9
1911 5 0 5
1910 9 0 9
1909 6 0 6
1907 7 0 7
1903 10 0 10
1902 9 0 9
1899 5 0 5
1890 6 0 6

Top States for Gabriella (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
FL 251
10%
TX 243
10%
CA 210
8%
NY 200
8%
NJ 128
5%
OH 110
4%
PA 96
4%
IL 95
4%
NC 79
3%
GA 74
3%
MI 72
3%
VA 68
3%
MA 64
3%
IN 48
2%
MO 46
2%
AZ 43
2%
TN 41
2%
MN 40
2%
MD 40
2%
SC 39
2%
WA 38
2%
KY 37
1%
WI 37
1%
CT 35
1%
OK 33
1%
AL 27
1%
KS 25
1%
CO 24
1%
LA 21
1%
UT 20
1%
OR 20
1%
NV 20
1%
NM 18
1%
MS 16
1%
AR 16
1%
IA 15
1%
ID 14
1%
WV 13
1%
RI 12
0%
NE 11
0%
DE 10
0%
MT 10
0%
NH 9
0%
AK 7
0%
ME 7
0%