Gabriela Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gabriela is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gabriela?
Gabriela is spelled G-A-B-R-I-E-L-A. The name has 8 letters.
Gabriela at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Gabriela is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, which means “God is my strength.”
- Origin
- Gabriela is a feminine given name that is a variant of Gabriel, used in various cultures including Spanish and Portuguese.
- Pronunciation
- gah-bree-EL-ah · 4 syllables
Gabriela Popularity in 2025
Rank#317
Recorded Births961
- Girls usage fell 19 places to #317 and recorded 102 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gabriela Mean?
Gabriela is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, which means “God is my strength.”
Origin: Gabriela is a feminine given name that is a variant of Gabriel, used in various cultures including Spanish and Portuguese.
How Do You Pronounce Gabriela?
Pronunciationgah-bree-EL-ah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Gabriela?
- History
- The name Gabriela has been used as a feminine form related to Gabriel in societies with Christian traditions due to its biblical connections.
Gabriela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 961 | #317 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,063 | #298 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,050 | #296 |
| 2022 | Girls | 955 | #339 |
| 2021 | Girls | 927 | #344 |
| 2020 | Girls | 961 | #322 |
| 2019 | Girls | 954 | #336 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,003 | #325 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,159 | #281 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,249 | #253 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,260 | #256 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,414 | #232 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,450 | #221 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,551 | #200 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,912 | #165 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,082 | #148 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,296 | #139 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,616 | #131 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,860 | #118 |
| 2007 | Boys | 12 | #6,622 |
| 2006 | Girls | 3,023 | #109 |
| 2006 | Boys | 11 | #6,904 |
| 2005 | Girls | 2,867 | #115 |
| 2005 | Boys | 7 | #9,115 |
When Was Gabriela Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Girls
3,362 recorded births
National rank #102
2004 · Girls
3,024 recorded births
National rank #110
2006 · Girls
3,023 recorded births
National rank #109
2002 · Girls
2,914 recorded births
National rank #116
Where Gabriela Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #133 | 137 |
| NV | #141 | 17 |
| TX | #226 | 153 |
| AZ | #233 | 29 |
| CA | #234 | 143 |
| MA | #245 | 23 |
| IL | #268 | 39 |
| CT | #280 | 11 |