Ava vs Gabriella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriella

Girl #106 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"strong man of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Hungarian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#106
Total SSA Count
2,496
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gabby, Ella, Gabi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Gabriella Rank #106

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #106 for Gabriella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

Gabriella ___

  • Gabriella Rose
  • Gabriella Grace
  • Gabriella Marie
  • Gabriella Sofia
  • Gabriella Victoria
  • Gabriella Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Gabriella

Isabella Valentina Sebastian Raphael Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Gabriella more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Gabriella at #106 in the United States.

What do Ava and Gabriella mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Gabriella means "strong man of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ava and Gabriella boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Gabriella is primarily a girl name.

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