Briana
Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Briana: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2021.
A graceful feminine form of Brian, Briana ultimately derives from the Old Celtic *brig-o-*, meaning "high" or "noble," and shares its root with the Gaelic *brìgh* (strength, power). It rose to prominence in English-speaking countries during the 1970s alongside similar elaborations like Brianna. The name gained a touch of Hollywood glamour through American actress Briana Evigan, best known for the *Step Up* film franchise. In literature, the sweet-natured Briana appears in the classic 16th-century poem *The Faerie Queene* by Edmund Spenser. While less common than its Irish Gaelic counterpart Bríghid (Bridget), Briana has a distinctly modern, lyrical feel. In Scotland, the name became increasingly popular from the 1990s onward, offering a softer yet equally strong alternative to the traditional Brianna spelling.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20215 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #5585 babies
- Total births
- 8since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y