Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Gabi since 1969
Babies named Gabi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Gabi emerged as a standalone given name in the U.S. around 1969, and its popularity peaked in 2003. In 2025, it ranked 8,362 with a 1 in 133,939 birth rate. As a diminutive of Gabriela or Gabriel, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'. Its trajectory has been stable, and it has not seen a revival. While Gabi is most often used for girls, it remains a unisex option. The name has not been recorded in any U.S. top states as a standout, suggesting it is scattered across the country. Short and sweet, Gabi appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet not overused nickname-as-name.
Gabi is primarily a diminutive of Gabriela (the feminine form of Gabriel), ultimately from Hebrew Gavri'el meaning 'God is my strength'. It emerged as an independent given name in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries and Germany, where it gained popularity as a short, unisex nickname. In some cases, Gabi may also derive from the Hungarian name Gábor (Gabriel) or be a variant of the Italian name Gabi.
“Gabi” around the world
Where Gabi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gabs
Sibling names for Gabi
Names that share Gabi's style, for a brother or sister.
