Holding steady.
Popularity of Grabiela since 1920
Babies named Grabiela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Grabiela is a rare feminine name, a phonetic spelling of Gabriela. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1920, during a period when Spanish-language names were beginning to gain visibility. Its peak year of usage was 1994, though it has never been common enough to rank nationally. Since the early 2000s, its usage has remained stable, with fewer than five births per year in most years. The name is most likely encountered in families with Spanish or Latin American heritage, where Gabriela and its variants are more familiar. As an alternative spelling, Grabiela offers a distinctive take on a classic name that has long been popular in the Spanish-speaking world.
Grabiela is a phonetic spelling variant of Gabriela, the feminine form of Gabriel. Gabriel comes from the Hebrew name גַבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el) meaning 'God is my strong man' or 'God is my strength'. While Grabiela is less common, it reflects a Spanish-language pronunciation and spelling adaptation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Grabi, Ela, Biela
Sibling names for Grabiela
Names that share Grabiela's style, for a brother or sister.
