Gabriela
Gabriela first appears in US records in 1903. It peaked in 2003, when 3,362 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 961.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Gabriela popular?
Declining Gabriela is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
| 2020s | 5,917 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,034 | |
| 2000s | 28,543 | |
| 1990s | 24,085 | |
| 1980s | 7,826 | |
| 1970s | 4,097 | |
| 1960s | 1,160 | |
| 1950s | 251 | |
| 1940s | 65 | |
| 1930s | 40 | |
| 1920s | 96 | |
| 1910s | 51 | |
| 1900s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Gabriela mean?
The Spanish feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' or 'man of God' (gever 'strong man' + El 'God'). Gabriel is the archangel who announces births in the Bible.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabriela mean?
Gabriela means God is my strength. The Spanish feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' or 'man of God' (gever 'strong man' + El 'God'). Gabriel is the archangel who announces births in the Bible.
What is the origin of the name Gabriela?
Gabriela is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Gabriela?
Gabriela is pronounced “gah-bree-EH-lah.”
Is Gabriela a boy or a girl name?
Gabriela is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Gabriela a popular name right now?
Gabriela is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
How popular is the name Gabriela?
In 2025, Gabriela ranked #317 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Gabriela most popular?
Gabriela was most popular in 2003, when about 3,362 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Gabriela?
Names similar to Gabriela include Jade, Daniela, Lucía, Ximena, Valeria.
What names go well with Gabriela?
spanish names that pair well with Gabriela include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.