Gaby is a short form of Gabrielle, which originates from the French 'Gabrielle'. It means 'God is my strength' or 'strong'. Gaby was popular in the mid-20th century and has since become a classic name, often associated with warmth and familiarity.
"Gaby has seen a peak in popularity with 6 births recorded in 1991, otherwise maintaining steady numbers of around 5 births per year from 1956 to 2006."