Grabiela
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "God is my strength".
Name Census estimates that about 409 living Americans carry the first name Grabiela. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Grabiela today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Grabiela births was 1994 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Grabiela. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
409
~ 1 in 838,030 Americans
Peak year
1994
25 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2010 SSA rank
#15,629
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Grabiela: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Grabiela from the 1920s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 168 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Grabiela by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Grabiela during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Grabielas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Grabiela
The given name Grabiela is a feminine form derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, which means "God is my strength" or "man of God." The name has its roots in ancient Semitic languages and can be traced back to the Biblical figure Gabriel, an archangel mentioned in the religious scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The name Grabiela gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian communities influenced by the veneration of the Archangel Gabriel. It was widely used in various European cultures, including Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking regions. The name's spelling variations included Gabriela, Gabriella, and Gabrielle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grabiela can be found in the 13th century, when a Florentine noblewoman named Grabiela de' Medici (1270-1336) became known for her philanthropic endeavors and patronage of the arts. During the Renaissance period, the name gained further prominence with the Italian painter Grabiela Ventura (1548-1627), who was renowned for her portraits and religious artwork.
In the 16th century, the name Grabiela was introduced to England, where it was embraced by the nobility. One notable figure was Grabiela Talbot (1588-1651), the Countess of Shrewsbury, known for her involvement in the English Civil War and her support for the Royalist cause.
The 17th century saw the emergence of Grabiela Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil (1635-1699), a French aristocrat and writer who was influential in literary circles and contributed to the development of the French novel.
In the 19th century, the name gained popularity in Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico, where Grabiela Mistral (1889-1957), a renowned Chilean poet and educator, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945 for her lyrical and deeply rooted works.
Throughout history, the name Grabiela has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, writers, nobility, and influential figures, reflecting its enduring appeal and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Grabiela + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Grabiela as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Grabiela: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Grabiela?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 409 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Grabiela going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 838,030 US residents.
Is Grabiela a common name?
We classify Grabiela as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 434 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Grabiela most popular?
The single biggest year for Grabiela was 1994, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Grabiela is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Grabiela a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Grabiela in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.