Briana
How to say it: bree-AH-nuh · /briˈɑnə/
Feminine form of Brian; from Old Celtic meaning 'strong, virtuous, high'.
Briana was the 184th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 431 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #233 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #184 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 431 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,699 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #233 |
| In France, 2025 | #462 among girls’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Briana climbed highest in the 1990s and has faded since. Now far below its peak, it looks set to decline a little more.
What goes with it
Softness leads but crisp consonants keep it clear. Kayla echoes its rhythm and Bri makes an easy short form.
Nicknames
- Bri
- Bria
- Ana
Honouring a Briana in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Briana is about 1 in 71.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish, Spanish.
In France: #462 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Briana
- Briana Banks (born 1979)German-American pornographic actress and model
- Briana Evigan (born 1986)American actress
- Briana Scurry (born 1971)American soccer player
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