Spelling Variants
Gabriela vs Gabriella: Which Spelling?
Both are feminine forms of Gabriel, Portuguese and Italian variants.
Global Rank #14
Gabriela
Origin: Portuguese
Gabriela means "God is my strength" or "God is my might," derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, combining the elements "Gab" (God) and "riel" (strength).
Global Rank #63
Gabriella
Origin: Italian
Gabriella is the feminine form of Gabriel, derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, meaning "God is my strength" or "God is my might" (from "gavra" meaning strength and "el" meaning…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Gabriela currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.