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Gabriela vs Ximena

Which is more popular?
Ximena is more popular than Gabriela today: about 1,686 US babies were given the name Ximena in 2025, compared with 961 named Gabriela.
GabrielaXimena
Meaning God is my strength uncertain; medieval Iberian
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation gah-bree-EH-lah hee-MEH-nah
Syllables 3 3
First appeared19031966
Peak year2003 (3,362)2016 (2,680)
In 20259611,686
TrendDecliningRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Gabriela Ximena
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeGabrielaXimena
2020s 5,917 11,294
2010s 14,034 21,026
2000s 28,543 6,801
1990s 24,085 385
1980s 7,826 89
1970s 4,097 56
1960s 1,160 5
1950s 251 0
1940s 65 0
1930s 40 0
1920s 96 0
1910s 51 0
1900s 17 0

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.

What does Ximena mean?

An old Iberian name (also spelled Jimena; the archaic X represents the sound later written J) of genuinely uncertain origin. The main theories derive it from the Basque seme 'son', or treat it as a feminine of Simon/Simeon (Hebrew Shim'on, 'he has heard'). Neither is settled. Famous as the wife of El Cid.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gabriela or Ximena more popular?

Ximena is more popular than Gabriela today: about 1,686 US babies were given the name Ximena in 2025, compared with 961 named Gabriela.

What is the difference between Gabriela and Ximena?

Gabriela means God is my strength (spanish origin), while Ximena means uncertain; medieval Iberian (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Gabriela or Ximena?

In US records, Gabriela first appears in 1903 and Ximena in 1966, so Gabriela has the longer recorded history.