Briana Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Briana was referred in Edmund Spenser’s work before it became famous.

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A Deep Dive

Briana Overview

Meaning

Strong, noble, high, exalted

Gender

Girl

Origin

Irish

Etymology

It was popularized in the 16th century by the English poet Edmund Spenser in his work “The Faerie Queene” and has since evolved into a modern favorite, particularly in the United States.

Pronunciation

/briˈænə/

Popularity

Briana is particularly popular in English-speaking countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In 2023, it ranked #470 for girls in the U.S.​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Modern, Aesthetic, Cool

Associated Traits

Strong, virtuous, honorable, noble

Name Day

September 6th
A Deep Dive

Briana Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Brianna, Breanna, Brianne, Bryana, Bryanna, Bryanne

Common Nicknames

Bri, Bree, Bria, Anna, Ria, Ree, Nana, Bea

Diminutives

Bria, Bree, Anna, Ree, Bri

Famous People

  • Briana Scurry
    (American Soccer Player)
  • Briana Evigan
    (American Actress)
  • Briana DeJesus
    (American Reality TV Star)
  • Briana Corrigan
    (Irish Singer)
  • Briana Marela
    (American Musician)

What Is the Meaning of Briana?

Briana means “strong,” “noble,” “high,” and “exalted.” Individuals named Briana are often characterized by their inner strength, noble demeanor, and a sense of elevated purpose

What Is the Origin of The Name Briana?

The name Briana is derived from the Irish name Brian, which means “noble” or “strong.”

Briana Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Briana in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6302021#5392022#4702023
Top 3 Rankings#681994#701993#721996

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Briana

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023470
(+69 from 2022)
652
(+83 from 2022)
0.03727
2022539
(+91 from 2021)
569
(+101 from 2021)
0.03173
2021630
(-19 from 2020)
468
(-7 from 2020)
0.02612
2020611
(-53 from 2019)
475
(-71 from 2019)
0.02687
2019558
(-16 from 2018)
546
(-28 from 2018)
0.02976
2018542
(-79 from 2017)
574
(-105 from 2017)
0.03087
2017463
(-20 from 2016)
679
(-46 from 2016)
0.03594
2016443
(-22 from 2015)
725
(-40 from 2015)
0.03745
2015421
(-2 from 2014)
765
No change from 2014
0.03921
2014419
(-69 from 2013)
765
(-150 from 2013)
0.03910
2013350
(-52 from 2012)
915
(-148 from 2012)
0.04747
2012298
(-63 from 2011)
1063
(-275 from 2011)
0.05481
2011235
(-52 from 2010)
1338
(-354 from 2010)
0.06905
2010183
(-32 from 2009)
1692
(-382 from 2009)
0.08630
2009151
(-5 from 2008)
2074
(-281 from 2008)
0.10242
2008146
(-26 from 2007)
2355
(-470 from 2007)
0.11307
2007120
(+3 from 2006)
2825
(+41 from 2006)
0.13347
2006123
(+3 from 2005)
2784
(+242 from 2005)
0.13317
2005126
(-6 from 2004)
2542
(-282 from 2004)
0.12525
2004120
(-6 from 2003)
2824
(-235 from 2003)
0.13995
2003114
(-12 from 2002)
3059
(-203 from 2002)
0.15246
2002102
(-1 from 2001)
3262
(+26 from 2001)
0.16516
2001101
(-18 from 2000)
3236
(-518 from 2000)
0.16336
200083
(-1 from 1999)
3754
(-85 from 1999)
0.18810
199982
(-3 from 1998)
3839
(-313 from 1998)
0.19720
199879
(-7 from 1997)
4152
(-324 from 1997)
0.21419
199772
No change from 1996
4476
(-259 from 1996)
0.23444
199672
(+2 from 1995)
4735
(+123 from 1995)
0.24697
199574
(-6 from 1994)
4612
(-388 from 1994)
0.24001
199468
(+2 from 1993)
5000
(+119 from 1993)
0.25649
199370
(+9 from 1992)
4881
(+531 from 1992)
0.24757
199279
(+16 from 1991)
4350
(+661 from 1991)
0.21699
199195
(+14 from 1990)
3689
(+622 from 1990)
0.18142
1990109
(+17 from 1989)
3067
(+714 from 1989)
0.14929
1989126
(+32 from 1988)
2353
(+551 from 1988)
0.11811
1988158
(+32 from 1987)
1802
(+352 from 1987)
0.09370
1987190
(+45 from 1986)
1450
(+344 from 1986)
0.07737
1986235
(+71 from 1985)
1106
(+318 from 1985)
0.05993
1985306
(-14 from 1984)
788
(-28 from 1984)
0.04268
1984292
(+43 from 1983)
816
(+128 from 1983)
0.04525
1983335
(+6 from 1982)
688
(-16 from 1982)
0.03844
1982341
(+53 from 1981)
704
(+132 from 1981)
0.03880
1981394
(-13 from 1980)
572
(-30 from 1980)
0.03198
1980381
(+39 from 1979)
602
(+101 from 1979)
0.03381
1979420
(+84 from 1978)
501
(+124 from 1978)
0.02907
1978504
(+10 from 1977)
377
(+15 from 1977)
0.02293
1977514
(+222 from 1976)
362
(+162 from 1976)
0.02201
1976736
(+49 from 1975)
200
(+21 from 1975)
0.01272
1975785
(+228 from 1974)
179
(+61 from 1974)
0.01147
19741013
(-33 from 1973)
118
(-3 from 1973)
0.00753
1973980
(+189 from 1972)
121
(+29 from 1972)
0.00779
19721169
(-5 from 1971)
92
(-7 from 1971)
0.00571
19711164
(+310 from 1970)
99
(+31 from 1970)
0.00565
19701474
(-104 from 1969)
68
(-2 from 1969)
0.00371
19691370
(+307 from 1968)
70
(+22 from 1968)
0.00397
19681677
(+402 from 1967)
48
(+16 from 1967)
0.00281
19672079
(+1321 from 1966)
32
(+18 from 1966)
0.00186
19663400
(-1246 from 1965)
14
(-16 from 1965)
0.00080
19652154
(+1088 from 1964)
30
(+14 from 1964)
0.00164
19643242
(-699 from 1963)
16
(-7 from 1963)
0.00082
19632543
(-333 from 1962)
23
(-6 from 1962)
0.00116
19622210
(+398 from 1961)
29
(+7 from 1961)
0.00143
19612608
(+747 from 1960)
22
(+8 from 1960)
0.00106
19603355
(+471 from 1959)
14
(+3 from 1959)
0.00067
19593826
(+99 from 1958)
11
(+1 from 1958)
0.00053
19583925
(-1000 from 1957)
10
(-6 from 1957)
0.00048
19572925
(+1911 from 1956)
16
(+9 from 1956)
0.00076
19564836
(-96 from 1955)
7
No change from 1955
0.00034
19554740
(-513 from 1953)
7
(-1 from 1953)
0.00035
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19534227
(+1187 from 1951)
8
(+3 from 1951)
0.00041
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19515414
(-1452 from 1950)
5
(-3 from 1950)
0.00027
19503962
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00045
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Briana

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4682021#4692022#4612023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5122021#4332022#3782023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6002021#4282022#2652023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3462021#3072022#3202023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6582021#8602022#6862023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#9612021#7942022#5212023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5702021#2832022#2792023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#9072021#7022022#5072023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6862021#6782022#3642023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7592021#5962022#5952023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5842021#4142022#3742023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9812020#10972021#10912022

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4612021#4332022#3732023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4162020#5152022#6002023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3872021#2622022#3132023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7082021#5052022#4022023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7582020#7722021#6362022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7812021#5812022#6862023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6612021#8512022#8672023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9672020#8552021#6632022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6702021#5722022#4332023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6962017#7022022#6062023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6972021#8032022#3742023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6082018#5082019#7512023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8552021#7672022#6342023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3872021#3492022#3812023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4022017#5682018#6422020

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5152020#6442022#7482023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3452013#3922016#2722023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4782014#4372018#4622023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5562018#5432019#3712022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6522018#5052021#3732023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3192012#5452014#5132019

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5692016#5092017#5902020

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5872020#5082021#5032023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4202013#5672015#7512016

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1282011#1962012#2162016

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1432012#1642015#1122022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2452007#3422008#3582013

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3582011#3182012#3212015

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2562009#1532010#2162017

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1542009#1262010#1352014

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3992008#3282009#2862014

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1772006#2482007#2322014

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2252003#2412006#1552007

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1572000#962002#1702003

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1441998#1351999#1642001

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1071995#1171996#1232000

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1561996#1521998#1982003

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#911993#921994#921995

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1181999#1022000#1112004

Popularity Rankings for Briana in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#561998

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1232013#992014#1182015

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1632020#1162021#1582022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2602009#3842010#2382011

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#3612020#3442021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4342018#3972020#3912023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4952020#4332021#4652022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6242007#8622008#6602015

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9832003#8232015

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#13062019#14342020#12902022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Briana a Name for Boys or Girls?

Across various cultures, Briana remains a feminine name with a combination of strength and beauty.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Briana

Briana in Famous People Names

  • Briana Scurry (Soccer Player, 1971): An American goalkeeper who played for the U.S. Women's National Team and won two Olympic gold medals and a World Cup.
  • Briana Evigan (Actress, 1986): An American actress and dancer best known for her roles in the "Step Up" film series.
  • Briana DeJesus (Reality TV Star, 1994): An American reality television personality featured on MTV's "Teen Mom" series.
  • Briana Corrigan (Singer, 1965): An Irish singer and former member of the band The Beautiful South.
  • Briana Marela (Musician, 1989): An American singer-songwriter known for her ethereal vocals and atmospheric music.
  • None
  • None

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