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