Briza

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Pronounced BREE-zah /ˈbriː.zə/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish brisa, 'breeze; a gentle wind,' used as a given name. Airy and fresh, evoking soft summer air.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy Spanish nature name: Briza means 'breeze; gentle wind' (said 'BREE-zah'). Airy, fresh, and soft.

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningFrom the Spanish brisa, 'breeze; a gentle wind,' used as a given name. Airy and fresh, evoking soft summer air.

U.S. rank (2025)#9568 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,311

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Briza is Spanish for 'breeze; a gentle wind,' used as a given name. It reads airy and fresh, a soft nature pick — rare in the U.S. (said 'BREE-zah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, airy, and fresh.

Did you know? Briza comes from the Spanish brisa, 'breeze' — a light, airy nature name that evokes soft summer wind, fresh and gentle in feel (said 'BREE-zah').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Briza — Spanish brisa; 'breeze'

Variations

BrisaBrisiaBryza

Nicknames

BriZaza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Briza mean?

Briza is Spanish for 'breeze; a gentle wind' (from brisa).

How do you pronounce Briza?

It's said BREE-zah /ˈbriː.zə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Briza a boy or girl name?

Briza is a girl's name.

How popular is Briza?

Briza is a rare name in the U.S.