Gabriella
Gabriella is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength, feminine form.” It ranked #105 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Gabriella?
gab-ree-EL-ah
where does the name Gabriella come from?
An Italian feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavriel — God is my strength. The English spelling follows the Italian rather than the Hebrew.
The Italian and Spanish feminine elaboration of Gabriel, Gabriella blends a strong biblical heritage with Latin elegance. It gained mainstream popularity in the U.S. through the High School Musical character Gabriella Montez.
how popular is this name?
Gabriella has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 43 years since 1974, and fell outside it for 9. It peaked at #33 in 2009, and ranked #105 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #105 |
| 2024 | #106 |
| 2023 | #89 |
| 2022 | #89 |
| 2021 | #83 |
| 2020 | #77 |
| 2019 | #75 |
| 2018 | #69 |
| 2017 | #65 |
| 2016 | #61 |
| 2010 | #33 |
| 2009 | #33 |
| 2000 | #98 |
| 1990 | #292 |
| 1974 | #994 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Gabriella fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Gabriella
The name is used across many languages and is often shortened to Bella, Ella, Gab, Gabby or Gabbi.
who are famous people named Gabriella?
- Gabriella Montez (High School Musical character)
- Gabrielle Union (actress)
- Coco Chanel (born Gabrielle)
what are the nicknames and variants of Gabriella?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Gabriella?
what names go well with Gabriella?
Sibling names that share Gabriella's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Gabriella
What does the name Gabriella mean?
Gabriella means “God is my strength, feminine form”.
What is the origin of the name Gabriella?
Gabriella comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Gabriela, Gabrielle and Gavriella.
How popular is the name Gabriella?
Gabriella ranked #105 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2009, at #33, and it has spent 43 years in the top 1,000 since 1974.
Is Gabriella a boy or girl name?
Gabriella is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Gabriella?
Gabriella is pronounced gab-ree-EL-ah, with 4 syllables.
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