Gabriella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gabriella is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my strength'. It evolved from the male name Gabriel and has historical forms in various languages. The name is often associated with the archangel Gabriel from the Bible. Gabriella has gained popularity in recent decades and is perceived as elegant and strong. Notable people with this name include Gabriella Wilde and Gabriella Cilmi.
The name Gabriella is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gabriella has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gabriella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11250th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14114th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21055th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2152nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3231st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2077th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1190th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 309th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 60th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 68th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gabriella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gabriella"
Pronunciation
/ɡəˈbriː.ə.lə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Gabriella is a feminine form of Gabriel, which is derived from the Hebrew name גַּבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el), meaning 'God is my strength'.
Meaning
God is my strength
Language Evolution
Gabriel (Hebrew), Gabriela (Spanish/Portuguese), Gabrielle (French), Gabriella (Italian)
Biblical Background
Gabriella is linked to the archangel Gabriel, who is a significant figure in the Bible, often serving as a messenger of God.
Historical Usage
The name Gabriella gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in Italy and among Spanish-speaking populations.
Variants & Derivatives
Gabrielle, Gabriela, Gaby, Ella
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gabriella is viewed as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with beauty and strength.
Famous People
Gabriella Wilde, English actress and model, Gabriella Cilmi, Australian singer-songwriter, Gabriella Brimmer, Mexican writer and advocate for people with disabilities
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gabriella"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gabriella"
"Gabriella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11250th of 16616 | 23 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14114th of 24088 | 37 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21055th of 23106 | 8 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2152nd of 9107 | 287 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3231st of 9204 | 144 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2077th of 12526 | 530 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1190th of 19264 | 1,564 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 309th of 27321 | 13,789 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 60th of 35406 | 73,885 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 68th of 30306 | 44,844 |
Regional Popularity of "Gabriella" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
62.19% 3230th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gabriella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
67.37% 929th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
87.20% 1942nd/2227 |
46.17% 1122nd/2430 |
- |
56.68% 1573rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
54.34% 1596th/2937 |
23.31% 812th/3483 |
45.51% 1601st/3518 |
21.19% 857th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.48% 423rd/3685 |
4.40% 197th/4475 |
6.82% 354th/5194 |
4.89% 309th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.72% 79th/4582 |
0.64% 33rd/5164 |
0.98% 72nd/7313 |
1.07% 80th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.86% 74th/3984 |
0.74% 33rd/4487 |
1.04% 71st/6822 |
1.77% 111th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gabriella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gabriella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.