Gabriela Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gabriela means 'God is my strength.'
Meaning of the Name Gabriela
Gabriela is a feminine given name originated from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength.' It is a common name in many Spanish-speaking countries, as well as in Portugal and Brazil. It has gained popularity in other parts of the world too. Gabriela is a name with a strong and powerful meaning, representing the idea of relying on God's strength in one's life.
Popularity of the Name Gabriela
The popularity for the name Gabriela peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 3,361 births, which ranked number 222 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Gabriela had the most female births in 2003 with 3,361, which ranked number 102 out of 18,435 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1992 with 26, which ranked number 2,670 out of 9,819 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Gabriela has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,548 births to 950 births, a decline of -38.63%. Among females, Gabriela has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,548 births to 950 births, a decline of -38.63%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gabriela
- 20 Year Trend of Gabriela: -67.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Gabriela: -38.63%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gabriela: -38.63%
Popularity of Gabriela by State
Among females, Gabriela was most popular in Southeastern states with 239 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 153 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gabriela. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 395 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 144 | 238 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 433 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 197 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 118 | 142 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 378 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 576 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 212 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 620 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 217 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 161 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 965 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 298 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 407 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 213 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 236 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 64 | 261 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 740 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 326 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 669 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 339 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 565 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 153 | 215 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 389 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 541 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 637 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gabriela
- Total Births of Gabriela: 905 (-4.77%)
- Female Births of Gabriela: 905 (-4.77%)
Given the downward trend of Gabriela over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.77% decrease in total births, for a total of 905 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gabriela have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 905 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.77%.