gabriella

Pronunciation
gah-bree-EL-lah

Gender
female

Origin

Hebrew

Ranking

  89 (as of 2023)

Meaning: God is my hero; God is my strength

Gabriella, the feminine form of Gabriel, comes from the Hebrew name Gavri'el and is composed of the Hebrew elements gever, meaning "strong man" or "hero," and el, meaning "God." Together, it translates to "God is my strong man" or "God is my hero." It started gaining popularity in the U.S. in the 1980s before cracking the top-200 for the first time in 1994. Gabriella has now been a top-100 girl's name every year since 2000, though some parents prefer to use Gabriela or Gabrielle.

Famous People Named Gabriella

  Gabrielle Douglas

  Olympic gold medalist gymnast known for her inspiring performances

  Gabrielle Union

  Actress and author who advocates for social justice and equality

  Gabriel García Márquez

  Famous author known for his magical realism novels

  Gabriella Papadakis

  World champion ice dancer known for her grace and skill

  Gabrielle Giffords

  Former U.S. Congresswoman and advocate for gun control and safety

  Gabrielle Reece

  Professional volleyball player and fitness advocate

  Gabriel Iglesias

  Comedian known for his humor and positive influence

  Gabriel Batistuta

  Famous soccer player known for his sportsmanship and skill

  Gabrielle Aplin

  Singer-songwriter known for her beautiful music and lyrics

  Gabrielle Chanel

  Fashion designer who revolutionized women's fashion

Famous Media with people Named Gabriella

    Gabriella Montez

    A character from the High School Musical series known for her singing talent and kindness  

    Gabby Duran & The Unsittables

    A TV show about a girl named Gabby who babysits extraterrestrial children  

    Gabrielle the Guardian Angel

    A children's book about an angel named Gabrielle who helps kids in need  

    Gabriella the Elf

    A character in a holiday story who helps Santa prepare for Christmas  

    Gabby's Dollhouse

    An animated series featuring a girl named Gabby who goes on magical adventures  

    Gabriella the Great

    A children's book about a young girl who discovers her own greatness through various adventures  

    Gabriella's Song

    A children's book about a girl who finds her voice through music  

    Gabriella's Garden

    A story about a girl who learns about nature and friendship through gardening  

    Gabriella the Explorer

    A cartoon character who goes on exciting adventures around the world  

    Gabriella's Magical Shoes

    A story about a girl who discovers a pair of shoes that take her on magical journeys