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Breanna

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Pronounced bree-AN-uh /bɹi.ˈæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Hill, highMedium

In 30 seconds: Breanna is an English girl's name carrying the sense of 'hill' or 'high', a flowing feminine form in the Brian family of names.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningHill, high
U.S. rank (2024)#1821 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births110 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 82,301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619652024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Its meaning traces back to the idea of a hill or high place, and Breanna sits within a cluster of related spellings that share that root. The name flows easily through three syllables, which is part of why it spread alongside its many cousins. Forms like Briana and Brianna are essentially the same name wearing slightly different dress.

The variations Breana, Breann, and Breanne show how flexibly the name can be trimmed or extended without losing its shape. It has been carried by women in public life, including basketball figure Breanna Stewart, which keeps the spelling in steady use.

Did you know? Breanna is a spelling variant of Briana, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'hill, high' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Breanna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BreanaBreannBreanneBrianaBrianna

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Breanna Yde (2003–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Breanna Stewart (1994–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Breanna…

Brianna— A direct variation sharing the same 'high, hill' root and three-syllable flow.
Briana— Listed variation of Breanna with the identical meaning, one fewer letter.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Breanna mean?

Breanna is usually explained as meaning 'hill, high' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Breanna?

It's commonly said bree-AN-uh /bɹi.ˈæn.ə/.

Is Breanna a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Breanna is used as a girl name.

How popular is Breanna?

In 2024, Breanna ranked #1821 in the U.S. for girls, with 110 births recorded.