Gaby

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Gaby Pronunciation

Gaby is pronounced GAH-bee /ˈɡɑ.bi/High

Meaning: Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish useHigh

In 30 seconds: Gabriela in sneakers: Gaby is the warm everyday short of the archangel's feminine — 'God is my strength'. Friendly, bilingual, and ready to stand alone.

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Origin HighHebrew, Spanish

MeaningPet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish use

U.S. rank (2024)#3836 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Gaby is a pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — the feminine of Gabriel, Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength', the annunciating archangel. A staple short form across Latin America and Europe, it increasingly stands alone.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families especially. Rare as a given name, strength-of-God at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Gaby answers in two accents — GAH-bee across the Spanish-speaking world, GAB-ee in English — both carrying Gabriel's mighty 'God is my strength'.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Gabriela — root etymology

Variations

GabbyGabiGabriela

Nicknames

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If you like Gaby…

Gabriela— the formal name behind it

Gabrielle— the French sister form

Bella— a fellow standalone short-form favorite

Gabby— echoes that soft -by sound

Libby— echoes that soft -by sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Gaby?

Gaby is pronounced GAH-bee (/ˈɡɑ.bi/). Press play above to hear Gaby said aloud.

How do you say Gaby?

Gaby is said GAH-bee (/ˈɡɑ.bi/). Press play above to hear Gaby said aloud.

What does the name Gaby mean?

Gaby is a pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle, Hebrew for 'God is my strength'.

Is Gaby a boy or girl name?

Gaby is mainly a girl's name in American use.

How popular is Gaby?

Gaby is a rare standalone name in the U.S.