Declining since 2010, #105 for girls today.
Popularity of Gabriella since 1890
Babies named Gabriella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 126 |
| 1920s | 153 |
| 1930s | 73 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 209 |
| 1960s | 664 |
| 1970s | 1,080 |
| 1980s | 2,410 |
| 1990s | 20,173 |
| 2000s | 47,398 |
| 2010s | 48,132 |
| 2020s | 17,092 |
Meaning & origin
Gabriella, a feminine form of Gabriel, has been recorded in the U.S. since at least 1890 and remains well-loved. In 2025 it ranks 105th, with 1 in 632 newborn girls given the name. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking in the top 30, but has since declined, yet it continues to be used steadily. The name is especially popular in Rhode Island, Delaware, and Connecticut. Its strong biblical roots and melodic sound make it a classic choice that pairs well with many sibling names.
Gabriella is the feminine form of Gabriel, derived from the Hebrew name גַּבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el), meaning 'God is my strength.' The name appears in the Bible as the name of the angel who announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus to Zechariah and Mary. The feminine form Gabriella has been used in Italy and Spain since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Where Gabriella 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.
“Gabriella” around the world
Where Gabriella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
285
babies in 2024
Ireland
12
babies in 2025
New Zealand
18
babies in 2025
Quebec
33
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#87
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gabby, Ella, Bri, Briella
Sibling names for Gabriella
Names that share Gabriella's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isabella, Sophia, Olivia, Aria, Valentina, Adriana, Angelica, Angelina, Arianna, Juliana, Liliana, Natalia, Adrianna, Alessandra, Christianna, Daniella, Evangelina, Izabella, Julissa, Marianna, Mariella, Micaela, Myah, Rosalina, Tatianna, Adamari, Alyanna, Andriana, Angelena, Angeli, Anjelica, Dariana, Eleonora, Emiliana, Emmanuella, Estephanie, Francheska, Gissell, Julieanna, Kristiana, Mariaelena, Michaella, Serafina, Tatyanna, Adrienna, Alesandra, Aliciana, Alisandra, Alyssandra, Andrianna, Angelicia, Angelis, Angelisa, Angelli, Angellica, Angelyna, Anjela, Anjelina, Arieana, Christella, Danyella, Emmanuela, Estefanie, Francia, Geovanna, Gianella, Giannina, Illeana, Julieana, Karmella, Katiana, Lizett, Maribell, Michella, Mikaella, Mikella, Mikhaila, Rafaella, Sabryna, Samanthia, Sarafina, Toriana, Yvanna, Adrianah, Adriella, Alessandria, Anaalicia, Analena, Anasophia, Anastashia, Angeliz, Angellina, Annalissa, Antonya, Arielis, Aryianna, Azriella, Catalyna, Cathalina, Danniella, Evangela, Guiliana, Israella, Julionna, Julliana, Kathalina, Katiria, Lorella, Lucciana, Mariesa, Micaella, Michaelah, Mikhaela, Natalea, Nathalya, Salvatrice, Samuella, Stefanny, Trinita, Estefanny, Adrieana, Alezandra, Allesandra, Anarosa, Angeliah, Angelyse, Anjelika, Anjolina, Catalena, Christasia, Dabria, Danniela, Dariella, Emanuella, Fransheska, Isabelly, Jiovanna, Jullianna, Krystianna, Marchella, Mercadez, Michaelia, Michaelina, Nataliyah, Raphaella, Sarabella, Teresina
Brothers: Gabriel, Luca, Mateo, Dominic, Julian, Christian, Dominick, Emanuel, Emmanuel, Raphael, Fabian, Federico, Gabrial, Luciano, Geovanni, Giovany, Marcoantonio, Markanthony, Michaelangelo, Rudolfo, Antionio, Domanic, Izack, Jhonatan, Ralphael, Sebastiano, Zadkiel, Angelino, Armondo, Azariel, Demetreus, Fredrico, Gabrian, Raffael, Sariel
Names like Gabriella
Names whose popularity has moved with Gabriella's over the last 50 years.
