Breiana
Blend of Brenda and Brianna, feminine English name meaning "high, exalted".
Name Census estimates that about 307 living Americans carry the first name Breiana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breiana today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breiana births was 1994 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breiana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
307
~ 1 in 1,116,464 Americans
Peak year
1994
26 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,417
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Breiana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breiana from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 173 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breiana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Breiana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Breiana
The name Breiana is a relatively modern feminine name that appears to have originated as a variant or combination of the names Brianna and Ariana. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, likely emerging in the English-speaking world.
While there is no definitive historical record of its earliest usage, it is believed that Breiana was created as a unique and distinctive name by blending elements from the names Brianna and Ariana. Brianna itself is derived from the Irish name Bríghid or Brighid, which means "exalted one" and is associated with the Celtic goddess of the same name. Ariana, on the other hand, has its roots in the Greek name Ariadne, which means "most holy" or "utterly pure."
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that directly reference the name Breiana. However, its components, Brianna and Ariana, have historical connections to Celtic and Greek mythologies, respectively.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Breiana are difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as it is a relatively modern invention. However, here are five notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history:
1. Breiana Mendoza (born 1988) is an American singer and songwriter known for her participation in the reality TV show "The Voice" in 2013.
2. Breiana Lamb (born 1992) is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA for teams like the San Antonio Stars and the Atlanta Dream.
3. Breiana Caldwell (born 1990) is an American activist and co-founder of the Black Candle Collective, an organization dedicated to promoting black feminism and social justice.
4. Breiana Whitefield (born 1985) is a British actress and model best known for her roles in television series like "Casualty" and "Ackley Bridge."
5. Breiana Velásquez (born 1993) is a Honduran footballer who has represented her country in international competitions, including the CONCACAF Women's Championship.
It is important to note that while these individuals have carried the name Breiana, its modern usage and popularity may have been influenced by various cultural and societal factors, making it challenging to trace its precise origins and historical significance.
People
Breiana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breiana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Breiana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breiana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 307 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breiana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,116,464 US residents.
Is Breiana a common name?
We classify Breiana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 315 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breiana most popular?
The single biggest year for Breiana was 1994, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breiana is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breiana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breiana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.