What does Gabriela mean?

Hebrew: God is my strength; Latin: woman of God; Spanish: devoted to God

Is Gabriela a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Gabriela is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Gabriela?

It’s currently ranked #278 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Gabriela?

gah-BREE-lah · IPA: /ɡæˈbɹiːlə/

Gabriela Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationgah-BREE-lah / ɡaˈbɾi.la

Hebrew; Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my strength; Spanish: feminine form of Gabriel; Italian: feminine form of Gabriel

Historical & Cultural Background

Gabriela is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, which means 'God is my strength.' It has been widely used in Spanish-speaking countries as a feminine form of Gabriel. The name has gained popularity in various cultures and languages, often associated with strength and divine support.

Trend Summary

Gabriela has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often ranking within the top 100 names for girls.

Variants

Gabrielle
Gabriela

International Variants

Gabriela (Spanish)
Gabrielle (French)
Gabriele (Italian)

Famous people named Gabriela

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Fictional characters named Gabriela

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Sibling Suggestions

Gabriel Isabella Daniel Sophia Michael Elena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gabriela was first seen in the United States in 1974. Gabriela has ranked as high as #1215 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Gabriela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gabriela (1999)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1974	8
1975	7
1976	6
1979	7
1981	7
1982	8
1983	10
1984	7
1985	8
1986	21
1987	15
1988	17
1989	18
1990	21
1991	21
1992	26
1993	26
1994	26
1995	9
1996	15
1997	7
1998	5
1999	10
2000	8
2001	5
2002	8
2003	7
2004	8
2005	7
2006	11
2007	12