Gabriela

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: God Is My Strength; Heroine

Background: The name Gabriela originates from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength.' This name was adopted into Latin and became Gabriella, which is the feminine form of Gabriel. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Gabriela is commonly used and carries the connotation of a heroine or a female messenger.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#415
Total births
85,577
Most popular decade
2000s (85,818 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-66 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1903

Gender usage

0.4% male 99.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1974
First year births
8
First year rank
#3,837
Peak year
1992
Peak year births
26
Peak rank
#2,670
Most recent year
2007
Recent year births
12
Recent rank
#6,619

Female

First year
1903
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,792
Peak year
2003
Peak year births
3,361
Peak rank
#102
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,059
Recent rank
#298

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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