Briella
Briella is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is my strength.
Origin and history
Briella is a modern shortened form of Gabriella, which derives from the Hebrew name Gabriel. It combines the element 'Gabriel' (meaning 'God is my strength') with the popular feminine suffix '-ella'. In recent years, Briella has emerged as an independent name in the United States, rising significantly in popularity since the late 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
15,051 babies in the United States have been named Briella since 1880. It ranks #1273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #346.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.2 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- NY (7 %)
- PA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 641 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,915 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,437 |
Nicknames
Brie, Ella, Ellie
Fun facts
- Briella evolved from a pet name for Gabriella into a standalone given name in contemporary American culture.
- The name entered the U.S. Top 1000 in the late 2000s and has remained a popular choice for newborn girls since.