Bria
How to say it: BREE-uh · /ˈbriə/
Short form of Brianna; feminine of Brian, Irish origin possibly meaning 'noble,' 'high,' or 'strong.'
Bria was the 999th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 199 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,240 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #999 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 199 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,660 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,240 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging in recent decades, Bria peaked in the 1990s. Now well below that high, it is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Light and lilting, pronounced BREE uh, with soft sounds and crisp edges. Kayla makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Bri
Honouring a Bria in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bria is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Ireland: #451.
Famous people named Bria
- Bria Vinaite (born 1993)Lithuanian actress
- Bria Hartley (born 1992)American basketball player
- Bria Skonberg (born 1983)Canadian jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and songwriter
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