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

Briyit is primarily a girl's name.

When was Briyit most popular?

Briyit reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Briyit?

Briyit is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 1994. Its peak was in 2014.

Briyit

An uncommon Irish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameIrishNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Briyit is a phonetic spelling of Bridget or Brigid, the Irish name from the Celtic goddess Brigid — deity of healing, poetry, and the forge, associated with the sacred flame. Saint Brigid of Kildare is one of the three patron saints of Ireland, and her name has been one of the most beloved Irish feminine names for over a millennium.

Briyit represents how this Irish classic sounds when spoken — capturing the casual pronunciation while creating a visually distinctive form. It honors an ancient and revered tradition while standing completely apart from any other spelling variant.

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Popularity Over Time

Briyit has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Briyit
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	8	#12144	▲
1990s	5	#13740	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1994–2014)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Briyit
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2014	8	#12144	+3 (60.0%)
1994	5	#13740	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1994–2014) · Methodology