Declining since 2003, #317 for girls today.
Popularity of Gabriela since 1903
Babies named Gabriela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 251 |
| 1960s | 1,160 |
| 1970s | 4,097 |
| 1980s | 7,826 |
| 1990s | 24,085 |
| 2000s | 28,543 |
| 2010s | 14,034 |
| 2020s | 5,917 |
Meaning & origin
Gabriela has a long history as a feminine form of Gabriel, a name deeply rooted in Hebrew tradition. In the United States, it first appeared in the Social Security data in 1903, but it remained relatively uncommon until the late 20th century. Its popularity surged in the 1990s and 2000s, peaking at rank 99 in 2003. Since then, its usage has been falling, and as of 2025 it ranks #317, with a 1-in-1,672 incidence among newborn girls. The name is most popular in states with large Hispanic populations: Nevada, Florida, and New Mexico lead the country. Gabriela's enduring appeal stems from its melodic sound and strong religious heritage, fitting well with other -ela-ending names. It remains a classic choice that balances international flair with a familiar, approachable feel.
Gabriela is the feminine form of Gabriel, derived from the Hebrew name גַבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el), meaning 'God is my strength' or 'strong man of God.' It has been used throughout Christian Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal, and became widely adopted in Latin America and the United States. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century.
Where Gabriela is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gabriela” around the world
Where Gabriela lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
150
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
Quebec
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gabi, Gabby, Ella, Bri, Gela
Sibling names for Gabriela
Names that share Gabriela's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Valentina, Isabella, Camila, Lucia, Alicia, Andrea, Daniela, Alejandra, Carolina, Catalina, Cristina, Dayana, Estefania, Estefany, Fabiola, Fernanda, Ileana, Katalina, Leticia, Lorena, Mariela, Mariely, Marisela, Martina, Rebeca, Vanesa, Vianey, Yanely, Abriana, Andreina, Dominica, Estefani, Jacinda, Josephina, Julisa, Lisset, Marielena, Mirian, Odalis, Priscila, Rafaela, Viridiana, Yanira, Ysabella, Anakaren, Analaura, Analilia, Analuisa, Anapaula, Betzabeth, Cipriana, Cristela, Dallana, Damiana, Danitza, Dariela, Estephania, Esthela, Jezabel, Lisseth, Loriana, Manuella, Mariafernanda, Marianela, Mariangel, Pricila, Raphaela, Vaneza, Yenifer, Adamarys, Anabela, Anacristina, Anallely, Carolyna, Danyela, Darianny, Elisea, Elizeth, Geovana, Graciana, Laritza, Marielis, Marimar, Marleni, Maryuri, Prisila, Estephani, Heloisa, Adriyana, Anagabriela, Antonieta, Briela, Cintya, Elisabel, Koraima, Marielys, Maryela, Nathali, Yarielis, Ysabela
Brothers: Gabriel, Mateo, Sebastian, Diego, Alejandro, Cristian, Gerardo, Gilberto, Maximiliano, Rafael, Sergio, Alfonso, Arturo, Azael, Edgardo, Isai, Isaias, Ismael, Jovany, Reynaldo, Ricardo, Rodolfo, Cristofer, Demetrio, Geraldo, Haziel, Jeremias, Lisandro, Luisangel, Matheus, Natanael, Richardo, Rojelio, Serafin, Yadiel, Yariel, Antonyo, Enmanuel, Estuardo, Januel, Johncarlos, Josiel, Juandiego, Maximilliano, Micael, Nataniel, Otoniel, Rafeal, Reginaldo, Romario, Adonay, Arcangel, Donaldo, Ederson, Erubiel, Joangel, Luisfernando, Vinicio, Anguel, Edenilson, Elisio, Joaovictor, Josehua, Luismiguel, Rivaldo
Names like Gabriela
Names whose popularity has moved with Gabriela's over the last 50 years.
