US Popularity Rank: 226

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: heroine of God

Gabriella is the Italian feminine form of Gabriel, meaning "heroine of God." Today it is more popular than the French form Gabrielle or the Spanish form Gabriela. All three share the nicknames Gabby, Gabi, and Gabbie. According to Social Security data, Gabriella has been in the top 100 names since 2000. Actress Gaby Hoffman is a real-life Gabriella. The name took center stage in High School Musical with leading lady Gabriella, played by Vanessa Hudgens.