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Brenna

♀ Girl

Pronounced BREHN-uh /ˈbɹɛn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Fire, torch, swordMedium

In 30 seconds: Brenna is an English girl's name meaning 'fire', 'torch', or 'sword'. It has a strong, bright sound with a single fluid run of syllables.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFire, torch, sword
U.S. rank (2025)#1846 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births108 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 29,371

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519462025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brenna is used in English with the fierce cluster of meanings 'fire', 'torch', and 'sword'. The name pairs that bold sense with a soft, flowing sound, an appealing contrast for parents. It appears on American actress Brenna D'Amico of the Descendants films and Canadian voice actress Brenna O'Brien.

Brenna's two even syllables and gentle close keep its blade-and-flame meaning from feeling harsh. The result is a name that suggests warmth and edge in equal measure.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Brenna is 'fire, torch, sword', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Brenna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Brenna D'Amico (2000–present)
    American actress known for playing Jane in the Disney Channel Descendants film franchise.
  • ★Brenna O'Brien (1991–present)
    Canadian actress and artist known for voicing Rin in the anime series Inuyasha.

If you like Brenna…

Brenda— Shares Brenna's 'Bren-' opening and a similarly strong, sword-linked meaning.
Brianna— Echoes Brenna's flowing two-and-three-syllable sound and 'Br-' start.
Dana— lands in the same popularity range
Donna— shares Brenna's English roots
Sianna— shares the -na ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brenna mean?

Brenna is usually explained as meaning 'fire, torch, sword' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Brenna?

It's commonly said BREHN-uh /ˈbɹɛn.ə/.

Is Brenna a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Brenna?

In 2024, Brenna ranked #2065 in the U.S. for girls, with 93 births recorded.

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