Gabriela
Pronunciation: [ g-ahbr-ee-EHL-ah ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gabriela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 371 babies have been named Gabriela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gabriela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,045 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,045
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Gabriela is also used as a girl name, ranked #298.
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About the Name Gabriela
Gabriela is a boy name .
Is Gabriela a boy or girl name? Gabriela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,045 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #298. Gabriela is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gabriela is currently ranked #7,045 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gabriela include Gab, Gabr, Gabry, Gabrie, Gabri, Gabriy, Gabriie, Ela, Elay, Elaie, Gaie, and Gabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gabriela include Gabriel, Gabriele . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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