Gaby
Gaby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษกรฆbi/
Meaning and origin of Gaby
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
Short form of Gabrielle.
How popular is Gaby?
Since 1880, 1,437 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Gaby (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2622 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #4132 in 1956. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Gaby
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Gaby
Sister and brother names that share Gaby's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Gaby FAQ
What does the name Gaby mean?
A female given name from French. Short form of Gabrielle.
What is the origin of the name Gaby?
Gaby is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Gaby?
Since 1880, 1,437 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Gaby (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2622 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #4132 in 1956. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gaby a boy or girl name?
Gaby is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,437 girls and 26 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.