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Breonna

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Pronounced bree-ON-ah /briˈɑn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Brianna/Breanna, a feminine of Brian, from a Celtic root variously 'noble; strong; high; hill'Low

In 30 seconds: Noble; strong; high: Breonna is a feminine of Brian (spelling of Brianna). Warm and lyrical (said 'bree-ON-ah').
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningA spelling of Brianna/Breanna, a feminine of Brian, from a Celtic root variously 'noble; strong; high; hill'
U.S. rank (2025)#11115 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419782025

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

Breonna is a spelling of Brianna/Breanna, a feminine of Brian, from a Celtic root variously 'noble; strong; high; hill'. A lyrical name (said 'bree-ON-ah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, as a spelling of Brianna. Rare, noble-and-strong at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Breonna is a spelling of Brianna/Breanna, a feminine of Brian, variously 'noble; strong; high' — a lyrical choice (said 'bree-ON-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Breonna — Celtic; spelling of Brianna

Variations

BriannaBreanna

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Breonna mean?

Breonna is a spelling of Brianna/Breanna, a feminine of Brian, variously 'noble; strong; high'.

How do you pronounce Breonna?

It's said bree-ON-ah /briˈɑn.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Breonna a boy or girl name?

Breonna is a girl's name.

How popular is Breonna?

Breonna is a rare name in the U.S.

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