Breyah
A feminine Persian name representing ideals of strength and beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 179 living Americans carry the first name Breyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breyah today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breyah births was 2009 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breyah. 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
179
~ 1 in 1,914,829 Americans
Peak year
2009
13 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,649
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Breyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breyah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 75 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breyah 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 Breyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Breyah
The given name Breyah is a relatively modern invention with no definitive cultural or linguistic origins. It does not appear to be derived from any ancient words or have any direct historical references in texts, scriptures, or records from earlier eras.
This unique name seems to have emerged in recent times, likely as a creative spelling variation or combination of more established names. Its origins are obscure, and it is challenging to trace any specific historical roots or connections to particular regions or languages.
Due to its novelty, there are few, if any, notable historical figures who bore this name in the past. Most recorded instances of the name Breyah are likely to be from modern times, as parents have increasingly embraced unconventional and invented names for their children.
While it is possible that individuals with the name Breyah existed throughout history, their names may have been recorded differently due to variations in spelling or transcription. However, without concrete evidence, it is difficult to conclusively identify any famous or noteworthy individuals from earlier periods who were definitively named Breyah.
As a relatively new name, Breyah's historical significance and documented usage remain limited. Its lack of clear etymological roots or ancient references makes it challenging to provide a comprehensive account of its origins and evolution over time. Nevertheless, the name's uniqueness reflects contemporary trends in naming practices, where creativity and distinctiveness are valued.
People
Breyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breyah 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
Breyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 179 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breyah 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 1,914,829 US residents.
Is Breyah a common name?
We classify Breyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 181 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Breyah was 2009, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breyah is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breyah 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.