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Bryanna

♀ Girl

Pronounced bree-AN-uh /bɹi.ˈæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Hill, highMedium

In 30 seconds: Bryanna is an English girl's name meaning 'hill' or 'high', a feminine form of Brian.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningHill, high
U.S. rank (2025)#2302 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births79 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,640

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819592025

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

Bryanna is a feminine elaboration carrying the sense 'hill' or 'high', from the same root as Brian. It belongs to a large cluster of spellings, including Breanna, Briana, and Breana, that share its sound. The Bri- and Brea- openings are written many different ways.

The doubled 'n' and full '-anna' ending give Bryanna a rounded finish. The related Briana spelling is borne by Briana Evigan and the goalkeeper Briana Scurry.

Did you know? Bryanna is a spelling variant of Briana, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'hill, high' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Bryanna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BreanaBreannBreannaBreanneBriana

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Briana Evigan (1986–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Briana Scurry (1971–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Bryanna…

Briana— A common spelling of the same feminine form of Brian.
Breanna— A variant sharing Bryanna's 'high, hill' sense and sound.
Sarina— a similarly popular pick
Santana— echoes that soft -na sound
Cienna— shares Bryanna's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bryanna mean?

Bryanna is usually explained as meaning 'hill, high' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Bryanna?

It's commonly said bree-AN-uh /bɹi.ˈæn.ə/.

Is Bryanna a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Bryanna?

In 2024, Bryanna ranked #1739 in the U.S. for girls, with 116 births recorded.

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