Bryana
Bryana is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Bryana is a feminine variant of Bryan or Brian, which derives from an Old Celtic root meaning noble or high. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as an alternative spelling of Brianna. While it experienced a surge in popularity in the 1990s, it remains a moderately used choice today.
Popularity in the United States
6,222 babies in the United States have been named Bryana since 1880. It ranks #2159 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.1 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- NY (10.6 %)
- FL (9 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 522 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,332 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,326 |
| 2010-2019 | 788 |
| 2020-2029 | 232 |
Famous people named Bryana
- Bryana Salaz: Actress, Singer
- Bryana Holly: Model
Nicknames
Bree, Bry, Ana
Fun facts
- Bryana is a feminine spelling variation adapted from the classic Irish masculine name Brian.
- The spelling Bryana gained widespread popularity in the U.S. during the late 1990s alongside Brianna.