Gabriela Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gabriela originates from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my strength'. It evolved through various languages, including Latin, and has become popular in the 20th century. The name is linked to the archangel Gabriel in the Bible. Gabriela is perceived as strong and elegant, and notable figures with this name include a Nobel Laureate and a famous tennis player.
The name Gabriela is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Gabriela has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled 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, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Gabriela' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6919th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3418th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9859th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3157th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4026th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1873rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 539th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 201st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 128th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 295th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gabriela' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gabriela"
Pronunciation
/ɡæbˈriːlə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Gabriela is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength'. It combines the elements 'Gad' (God) and 'el' (strength).
Meaning
God is my strength
Language Evolution
Gavri'el (Hebrew), Gabriel (Latin), Gabriela (Spanish, Portuguese)
Biblical Background
Gabriela is the feminine form of Gabriel, who is an archangel in the Bible, known for being a messenger of God.
Historical Usage
The name Gabriela gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, and it has become a common name in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Gabrielle, Gaby, Gabriela
Modern Popularity & Image
Gabriela is perceived as a strong and elegant name, often associated with grace and resilience in modern culture.
Famous People
Gabriela Mistral - Chilean poet and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Sabatini - Argentine tennis player, Gabriela Hearst - Uruguayan fashion designer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gabriela"
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 "Gabriela"
"Gabriela" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6919th of 10718 | 28 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3418th of 16616 | 255 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9859th of 24088 | 88 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3157th of 9107 | 150 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4026th of 9204 | 92 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1873rd of 12526 | 617 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 539th of 19264 | 5,525 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 201st of 27321 | 23,391 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 128th of 35406 | 41,995 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 295th of 30306 | 13,436 |
Regional Popularity of "Gabriela" 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) |
- | - | - |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
56.72% 2946th/5194 |
21.94% 1386th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gabriela" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
64.33% 1522nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
81.68% 1922nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
94.25% 2099th/2227 |
78.19% 1900th/2430 |
42.80% 1221st/2853 |
36.65% 1017th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
29.52% 867th/2937 |
32.16% 1120th/3483 |
16.49% 580th/3518 |
6.75% 273rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.66% 393rd/3685 |
7.46% 334th/4475 |
4.45% 231st/5194 |
1.54% 97th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.87% 223rd/4582 |
2.61% 135th/5164 |
1.71% 125th/7313 |
1.19% 89th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
11.77% 469th/3984 |
5.17% 232nd/4487 |
3.66% 250th/6822 |
4.43% 278th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gabriela"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gabriela" 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.