What does Gabriella mean?
The feminine of Gabriel, from the Hebrew, “God is my strength.”
What does Sadie mean?
A pet form of Sarah, from the Hebrew, “princess.”
Gabriella vs Sadie
Which is more popular?
Sadie is more popular than Gabriella today: about 4,168 US babies were given the name Sadie in 2025, compared with 2,545 named Gabriella.
| Gabriella | Sadie | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is my strength | Princess |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | gab-ree-EL-uh | SAY-dee |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1890 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2010 (6,185) | 2014 (4,871) |
| In 2025 | 2,545 | 4,168 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Gabriella
Sadie
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Gabriella | Sadie |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17,092 | 21,233 |
| 2010s | 48,132 | 36,582 |
| 2000s | 47,398 | 21,328 |
| 1990s | 20,173 | 8,580 |
| 1980s | 2,410 | 3,162 |
| 1970s | 1,080 | 1,754 |
| 1960s | 664 | 1,131 |
| 1950s | 209 | 2,437 |
| 1940s | 83 | 4,168 |
| 1930s | 73 | 6,298 |
| 1920s | 153 | 10,846 |
| 1910s | 126 | 12,388 |
| 1900s | 32 | 7,461 |
| 1890s | 11 | 7,398 |
| 1880s | 0 | 4,915 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gabriella or Sadie more popular?
Sadie is more popular than Gabriella today: about 4,168 US babies were given the name Sadie in 2025, compared with 2,545 named Gabriella.
What is the difference between Gabriella and Sadie?
Gabriella means God is my strength (Hebrew origin), while Sadie means Princess (Hebrew origin).
Which name is older, Gabriella or Sadie?
In US records, Gabriella first appears in 1890 and Sadie in 1880, so Sadie has the longer recorded history.