The nameGaby
Gaby is a short form of Gabriel and Gabrielle, used for both boys and girls.
- Unisex name
- French and Spanish
- Feast day
Meaning
Gaby comes from Gabriel, from the Hebrew, "God is my strength".
Origin
French and Spanish, from Hebrew.
History
In England and Wales Gaby reached 1805th place for girls in 1999.
Popularity of the name Gaby
Gaby in the United States
Gaby was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 452 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Gaby. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Gaby in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 37 births a year.
Gaby in France
Gaby was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,090 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Gaby. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Gaby in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 138 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Gaby
Names from the same generation as Gaby, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gaby mean?
Gaby comes from Gabriel, from the Hebrew, "God is my strength".
What is the origin of the name Gaby?
French and Spanish, from Hebrew.
Is Gaby a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaby is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.
How popular is the name Gaby?
In 2024, Gaby was the 3848th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 39 births.
What are the variants of the name Gaby?
Variants and related names of Gaby include Gabriel and Gabrielle.
What are good sibling names for Gaby?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Evelyne, Naomie, Lucienne and Cécile for a sister, Élie, Amaury, Étienne and Alexandre for a brother.