Gabriella
Gabriella is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my strength.
Origin and history
Gabriella is the feminine form of Gabriel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength'. It gained widespread international popularity, becoming a consistent top-100 name for girls in the United States since the late 1990s. The name offers a classic yet melodic multi-syllabic sound that appeals to diverse cultural backgrounds.
Popularity in the United States
137,636 babies in the United States have been named Gabriella since 1880. It ranks #294 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #88.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.1 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- NJ (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 126 |
| 1920-1930 | 153 |
| 1930-1940 | 73 |
| 1940-1950 | 83 |
| 1950-1960 | 209 |
| 1960-1970 | 664 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,080 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,410 |
| 1990-2000 | 20,173 |
| 2000-2010 | 47,398 |
| 2010-2019 | 48,132 |
| 2020-2029 | 17,092 |
Famous people named Gabriella
- Gabriella Cilmi: Singer, Songwriter
- Gabriella Wilde: Actress, Model
- Gabriella Sabatini: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Gabby, Gaby, Ella, Gabi, Brie
Fun facts
- It is the feminine equivalent of Gabriel, referring to the biblical archangel who serves as a messenger of God.
- Gabriella is widely used in English, Italian, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking countries.
- The name reached peak popularity in the United States during the late 2000s, staying steadily in the top 100 for over two decades.