Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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#5
Gabriella
GirlItalian, Hebrew· “God is my strength”
- Meaning
- God is my strength
- Origin
- Italian, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- gab-ree-EL-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #105
- US babies 2025
- 2,545
- Best rank
- #33 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Gabriella
Gabriella is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “God is my strength”.
Gabriella is the Italian feminine form of Gabriel, a Hebrew name meaning God is my strength. Gabriel is the archangel who announces the birth of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke and appears in the Book of Daniel, and he also has a central role in Islamic tradition. The feminine form spread through Italian and Spanish, and English speakers adopted it for its lyrical, four-syllable sound. It feels romantic and polished, with plenty of room for nicknames such as Gabby, Ella and Bree. Gabriela with one l is the usual Spanish and Portuguese spelling.
Other spellings with the same sound: Gabriela.
Popularity over time
Gabriella first appears in US Social Security records in 1890. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 43 different years, starting in 1974. Its best national rank was #33 in 2009, and the most babies received it in 2010, when 6,185 were named Gabriella. In 2025, 2,545 babies were named Gabriella, and it ranked #105 nationally. That is 45% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,208 in 1920, #3,508 in 1950, #1,261 in 1980, #98 in 2000, #33 in 2010, and #105 in 2025. Of the 137,636 US girls named Gabriella since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 47,398 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Leah, Khloe, Brooklyn, Kaylee, and Bella.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gabriella ranked highest in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #39 | 61 |
| Rhode Island | #44 | 16 |
| New Jersey | #49 | 137 |
| Delaware | #49 | 13 |
| New Mexico | #60 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gabriella is usually pronounced gab-ree-EL-uh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with G and ends in “-la”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Gabriela.
Middle names for Gabriella
A few middle names that flow with Gabriella: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gabriella
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabriella mean?
Gabriella is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “God is my strength”.
What is the origin of the name Gabriella?
Gabriella has Italian and Hebrew roots. Gabriella is the Italian feminine form of Gabriel, a Hebrew name meaning God is my strength.
Is Gabriella a popular name?
Yes. Gabriella ranked #105 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Gabriella a boy or girl name?
Gabriella is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gabriella?
Gabriella is usually pronounced gab-ree-EL-uh. 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