Is Bria a boy's or girl's name?

Bria is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 55 recorded births.

When was Bria most popular?

Bria reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 1,698 births that year. It is currently ranked #1009 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Bria?

Bria is currently ranked #1009 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 16,613 babies since 1973.

Bria

An uncommon Irish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysIrishDeclining Also a pet name

#1009▼ 111in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Italian.

Bria is a girl's and boy's baby name of Irish origin, a short form of Brianna, from the Irish Gaelic brian meaning "high" or "noble." It may also be used as a diminutive of Gabriella or similar names ending in -bria.

With over 16,000 U.S. births recorded, Bria has established itself as a genuine standalone name. Its three-letter crispness and the bright BR- opening give it a clean, confident quality — short enough to feel modern but with the warm, Celtic nobility of its Irish origins.

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Popularity Over Time

Bria has 52+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Bria
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,628	#850	▼
2010s	4,223	#686	▲
2000s	3,139	#828	▼
1990s	6,778	#548	▲
1980s	656	#1827	▲
1970s	189	#3379	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(52 years, 1973–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Bria
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	253	#1009	-43 (-14.5%)
2023	296	#898	-81 (-21.5%)
2022	377	#760	+17 (4.7%)
2021	360	#789	+18 (5.3%)
2020	342	#796	-40 (-10.5%)
2019	382	#741	+25 (7.0%)
2018	357	#762	-43 (-10.8%)
2017	400	#718	+30 (8.1%)
2016	370	#770	-72 (-16.3%)
2015	442	#650	-148 (-25.1%)
2014	590	#522	+141 (31.4%)
2013	449	#622	+10 (2.3%)
2012	439	#647	-1 (-0.2%)
2011	440	#648	+86 (24.3%)
2010	354	#776	+36 (11.3%)
2009	318	#869	+20 (6.7%)
2008	298	#919	-11 (-3.6%)
2007	309	#895	+6 (2.0%)
2006	303	#876	+7 (2.4%)
2005	296	#853	+42 (16.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Bria as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Bria has also been given to 55 boys in the U.S. since 1966.

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Total births

1984

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Bria be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Bria is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1009. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Bria, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1973–2024) · Methodology