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Breiana
How to Pronounce Breiana
Pronounced bree-AN-uh /briˈænə/Medium
Meaning: Breiana is one of many spellings of Briana/Breanna, the feminine of Brian. Brian is a Celtic name usually explained as 'noble,' 'high' or 'strong.' Breiana keeps that inherited sense while adding an -ei- flourish typical of late-twentieth-century American spelling play.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Breiana is an American respelling of Briana recorded from 1988, during the huge popularity of Briana and Brianna. The -ei- spelling personalises a well-loved feminine of Brian while keeping its 'noble, high' meaning.
It was always uncommon in this spelling, given to only a couple dozen girls a year around its mid-1990s high, while Briana and Brianna led. A girl named Breiana then is in her thirties now.
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What does the name Breiana mean?
It is a variant of Briana, a feminine of Brian meaning 'noble' or 'high.'
How do you pronounce Breiana?
It's said bree-AN-uh /briˈænə/, three syllables, stress on the middle.
Is Breiana a boy or girl name?
Breiana is used as a girl's name.
Is Breiana a popular name?
No, this spelling has always been rare, though Briana and Brianna were very popular.