Gabriella
How to say it: gab-ree-EL-uh · /ˌɡæbriˈɛlə/
Italian feminine form of Gabriel; from Hebrew 'Gavri'el', meaning 'God is my strength'.
Gabriella was the 86th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,545 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #112 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #86 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,545 |
| Share of births | 1 in 945 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #112 |
| In France, 2025 | #164 among girls’ names, 270 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Close to the height reached in the 2010s, Gabriella remains well used. A gentle slip is forecast.
What goes with it
Flowing across four syllables, Gabriella feels soft yet strong and travels well. Ella provides a sweet short form, and Alessandra pairs in style.
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Nicknames
- Gabby
- Gabi
- Ella
- Bri
- Briella
Honouring a Gabriella in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gabriella is about 1 in 40.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #164 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #181. Ireland: #336.
Famous people named Gabriella
- Gabriella Cilmi (born 1991)Australian singer
- Gabriella Wilde (born 1989)British actress
- Princess Gabriella, Countess of Carladès (born 2014)Daughter of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene, Princess of Monaco
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