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Brianna
Meaning: high, noble (variant of Briana) · Origin: Irish / English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Brianna is an expanded spelling of Briana, the feminine form of Brian, traditionally explained as 'high' or 'noble'. It became especially popular in the US from the 1980s.
Popularity of Brianna in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,372 US baby girls named Brianna — #222 for girls · Peak: 12,880 in 2000 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 12,880 · 2020: 1,878
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Brianna
bree-AN-uh · IPA /briˈænə/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
English / Irish — feminine form of Brian
How the meaning and use of Brianna developed
Brianna is an English feminine form of Brian, from an Irish name whose traditional sense is often connected with high or noble status.
Related names from the same root
Brianna · Brianne · Briana
Sibling names that go well with Brianna
Sister: Bailey · Callie
Brother: Justin · Brandon
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Nicknames
Bri, Anna
Variants & related names
Briana, Breanna, Brianne
Brianna name art
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FAQ
What does the name Brianna mean?
Brianna means “high, noble (variant of Briana)”. It comes from Irish / English.
How do you pronounce Brianna?
Brianna is usually pronounced bree-AN-uh (/briˈænə/).
Is Brianna a popular name?
In 2025, Brianna ranked #222 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,372 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2000 (12,880 babies).
What are nicknames for Brianna?
Bri, Anna.
What are other forms of Brianna?
Briana, Breanna, Brianne.
What are good sibling names for Brianna?
Sister: Bailey, Callie. Brother: Justin, Brandon.
Similar names
Riley · Quinn · Maeve · Kennedy · Reagan · Sloane
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.