Holding steady.
Popularity of Gabrella since 1904
Babies named Gabrella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gabrella's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gabrella is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1904, with a peak in usage that same year. It has never entered the top 1000 rankings and remains a distinctive choice. The name likely blends elements of Gabriella, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength', and the popular suffix -ella seen in names like Ella and Stella. Because of its extremely low frequency, no state records show significant use. Gabrella's trajectory has been stable over the decades, never experiencing a surge in popularity. It is best suited for parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet uncommon, with a melodic and feminine quality. While its exact etymology is uncertain, Gabrella fits within the modern tradition of creating new names from established ones.
Gabrella is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 1904. It appears to be a variant of Gabriella, the feminine form of Gabriel, but with the suffix altered perhaps under the influence of names like Ella or Stella. The name has never attained widespread use and remains extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gabby, Ella
Variants: Gabriella, Gabrielle, Gabbriella
Sibling names for Gabrella
Names that share Gabrella's style, for a brother or sister.
