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soh-FEE-uh
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Gabby
GirlHebrew, English· “pet form of Gabriella, "God is my strength"”
- Meaning
- pet form of Gabriella, "God is my strength"
- Origin
- Hebrew, English
- Pronunciation
- GA-bee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,223
- US babies 2025
- 49
- Best rank
- #2,612 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Gabby
Gabby is a Hebrew and English name that means “pet form of Gabriella, "God is my strength"”.
Gabby is a pet form of Gabriella, Gabrielle and Gabriel, names that come from the Hebrew Gavriel, meaning God is my strength. Gabriel is the archangel who appears in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament and the Quran. Gabby is said GA-bee. As an English word, gabby means talkative, a playful association that some families enjoy and others avoid. It works best as a nickname for a longer formal name, though some parents use it on its own. Gabi and Gaby are lighter spellings that avoid the talkative pun.
Other spellings with the same sound: Gaby.
Popularity over time
Gabby first appears in US Social Security records in 1961. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,612 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 67 babies. In 2025, 49 babies were named Gabby, and it ranked #3,223 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #8,205 in 2000, #3,587 in 2010, and #3,223 in 2025. Of the 1,246 US girls named Gabby since records began, 39% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 345 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Maribelle, Melodi, Mallie, Gretel, and Vittoria.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gabby ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #3474 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gabby is usually pronounced GA-bee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with G and ends in “-by”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Gaby.
Middle names for Gabby
A few middle names that flow with Gabby: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gabby
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabby mean?
Gabby is a Hebrew and English name that means “pet form of Gabriella, "God is my strength"”.
What is the origin of the name Gabby?
Gabby has Hebrew and English roots. Gabby is a pet form of Gabriella, Gabrielle and Gabriel, names that come from the Hebrew Gavriel, meaning God is my strength.
Is Gabby a popular name?
Not especially. Gabby ranked #3,223 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Gabby a boy or girl name?
Gabby is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gabby?
Gabby is usually pronounced GA-bee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings