Gaby
Girl name · English · French · Hebrew
MeaningGod is my strength · French form of Gabrielle
- US rank
- #3,975
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,616 in 2007
36 babies were named Gaby in the US in 2025. It has climbed 573 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1920–2025
US births per million boys, 1956–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gaby you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 44,643 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gaby, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gaby would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGaby first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #2,616.
- TrendGaby has climbed 573 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,975. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningGaby is a French form of Gabrielle, which means “God is my strength”. Our records link it to English, French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Gaby
Gaby is a girl name of English, French and Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-aby”. US birth records list Gaby for girls from 1920 to 2025, in 55 of those 106 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #2,616 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,975, with 36 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.4 | 2,380,952 girls |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 girls |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 1960s | 2.5 | 393,701 girls |
| 1970s | 1.5 | 675,676 girls |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 735,294 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 78,125 girls |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,511 girls |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,103 girls |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,444 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,234,568 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 2,916,667 boys |
Other spellings of Gaby
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Gaby
What does the name Gaby mean?
Gaby means “God is my strength” in French, as a form of Gabrielle.
What is the origin of the name Gaby?
Gaby has English, French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Gaby a boy or girl name?
Gaby is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gaby?
Gaby ranked #3,975 for US girls in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#2,616).