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Brennah

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How to Pronounce Brennah

Pronounced BREN-ah /ˈbrɛn.ə/High

Meaning: Brennah is an -ah spelling of Brenna, an Irish girls' name variously linked to 'raven' (from Old Norse/Gaelic elements) or read as a feminine of Brennan, 'little drop of water' / 'descendant of Braonan'. The meaning follows Brenna.Low

In 30 seconds: Brennah is a respelling of Brenna - an Irish name linked to 'raven' or 'little drop' (said 'BREN-ah').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningBrennah is an -ah spelling of Brenna, an Irish girls' name variously linked to 'raven' (from Old Norse/Gaelic elements) or read as a feminine of Brennan, 'little drop of water' / 'descendant of Braonan'. The meaning follows Brenna.
U.S. rank (2019)#14117 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 523
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119902019

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

The parent name Brenna is an Irish-flavored girls' name, sometimes tied to a word for 'raven' and sometimes read as a feminine of Brennan, 'little drop' or 'descendant of Braonan'. Brennah simply adds a silent -h, a popular way to soften a name's look.

It appears in American records from about 1990 into the twenty-tens, cresting near the turn of the millennium. It reads as a variant of the Brenna trend and remains uncommon.

Did you know? Brennah followed the modern popularity of Brenna but stayed a rare variant, peaking at only a few dozen girls a year around 2001.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Brennah — respelling of Brenna; Irish 'raven'/'little drop'

Variations

BrennaBrenaBreanna

Nicknames

BrenBrenny

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If you like Brennah…

Brenna— the parent name, same Irish origin and sound
Brenda— another Bren- girls' name of Celtic feel
Briana— a like flowing Irish-flavored girls' name
Brynn— shares the Br- opening and Celtic sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brennah mean?

Brennah is a respelling of Brenna, an Irish name linked to 'raven' or 'little drop'.

How do you pronounce Brennah?

It's said BREN-ah /ˈbrɛn.ə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brennah a boy or girl name?

Brennah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Brennah?

Brennah has always been an uncommon spelling in the U.S., far rarer than Brenna.

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