gender neutral
Briana
strong, virtuous
About Briana
Strong yet feminine, Briana delivers confidence with a smile. This name has maintained steady appeal across decades, proving its lasting quality. Briana suggests someone who is both capable and approachable—a natural leader who brings people together. The name flows beautifully and offers the practical advantage of easy pronunciation in multiple languages. It's substantial enough for professional settings while remaining friendly and warm in casual contexts. Briana works particularly well for active, outgoing personalities, though it adapts to any temperament. Parents appreciate how this name provides a solid foundation without being too heavy or serious, striking that perfect balance many seek when naming their daughters.
Popularity of the Name Briana
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | #981 | |||
| 1975 | #785 | |||
| 1976 | #736 | |||
| 1977 | #514 | |||
| 1978 | #504 | |||
| 1979 | #420 | |||
| 1980 | #381 | |||
| 1981 | #394 | |||
| 1982 | #341 | |||
| 1983 | #335 | |||
| 1984 | #292 | |||
| 1985 | #307 | |||
| 1986 | #235 | |||
| 1987 | #190 | |||
| 1988 | #158 | |||
| 1989 | #126 | |||
| 1990 | #109 | |||
| 1991 | #95 | #450 | ||
| 1992 | #79 | #324 | #443 | |
| 1993 | #71 | #271 | #379 | |
| 1994 | #68 | #358 | #515 | #413 |
| 1995 | #74 | #241 | #528 | #369 |
| 1996 | #72 | #259 | #540 | #323 |
| 1997 | #72 | #162 | #368 | #273 |
| 1998 | #79 | #130 | #268 | |
| 1999 | #82 | #129 | #536 | #306 |
| 2000 | #83 | #96 | #295 | |
| 2001 | #101 | #171 | #516 | #355 |
| 2002 | #102 | #130 | #525 | #333 |
| 2003 | #114 | #202 | #681 | #392 |
| 2004 | #120 | #134 | #591 | #438 |
| 2005 | #126 | #118 | #530 | #473 |
| 2006 | #123 | #189 | #348 | #441 |
| 2007 | #120 | #309 | #635 | #523 |
| 2008 | #146 | #371 | #894 | #501 |
| 2009 | #151 | #255 | #586 | |
| 2010 | #183 | #378 | #668 | |
| 2011 | #235 | #229 | #686 | |
| 2012 | #299 | #993 | ||
| 2013 | #350 | #819 | ||
| 2014 | #419 | #769 | ||
| 2015 | #421 | #663 | #930 | |
| 2016 | #443 | |||
| 2017 | #463 | #979 | ||
| 2018 | #542 | #865 | ||
| 2019 | #559 | |||
| 2020 | #614 | |||
| 2021 | #631 | |||
| 2022 | #539 | |||
| 2023 | #470 | |||
| 2024 | #536 | #906 | ||
| 2025 | #661 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Briana
Names Similar to Briana
Nicknames for Briana
- Bri
- Bree
- Ana
- Bribi
Famous People Named Briana
| Briana Evigan | American actress and dancer |
| Briana DeJesus | American reality TV star |
| Briana Marela | American singer-songwriter |
| Briana Culberson | Reality TV personality - The Real Housewives of Orange County |
| Briana Manson | American voice actress |
| Briana Shepherd | Australian musician |
| Briana Babineaux | American gospel singer |
| Briana Cuoco | American actress and singer |
| Briana Rios | Peruvian long jumper |
| Briana Scurry | American soccer player |
| Briana Roy | Canadian water polo player |
| Briana Banks | German-American pornographic actress |
| Briana Blair | American retired pornographic actress |
| Briana Green | American basketball player |
| Briana Scott | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Briana Williams | Jamaican sprinter |
Characters Named Briana
| Briana Miller | A detective protagonist in a mystery novel series |
| Briana Stark | A powerful sorceress in a fantasy book series |
| Briana Carter | A space explorer in a science fiction movie |
| Briana Johnson | The lead character in a romantic comedy film |
| Briana Anderson | A brave warrior in a fantasy video game |
| Briana Roberts | A witty and resourceful spy in a thriller novel |
| Briana Evans | A time-traveling heroine in a young adult book series |
| Briana Martinez | A determined lawyer in a legal drama TV show |
| Briana Foster | The adventurous protagonist in a children's adventure book |
| Briana Turner | A talented and ambitious artist in a drama movie |
| Briana Simmons | A clever hacker in a cyberpunk novel |
| Briana Thompson | A compassionate nurse in a medical TV series |
| Briana Hayes | A loyal and fierce companion in a fantasy RPG game |
| Briana Lewis | The main character in a psychological thriller novel |
| Briana Cooper | A skilled pilot in a futuristic sci-fi TV show |
| Briana Ramirez | A rebellious teenager in a coming-of-age movie |
| Briana Walker | An aspiring musician in a musical drama film |
| Briana Mitchell | A loving and devoted mother in a family-oriented TV series |
| Briana Robinson | A curious archaeologist in an adventure video game |
| Briana Sullivan | A compassionate humanitarian in a drama series |