Breana
Meaningnoble, strong · Irish form of Brianna
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #378 in 1994
13 babies were named Breana in the US in 2025. It has dropped 962 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Breana you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Breana, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Breana would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBreana first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #378. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBreana was 33× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,784 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendBreana has slipped 962 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningBreana is an Irish form of Brianna, which means “noble, strong”.
About the name Breana
Breana is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “noble, strong”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ana”. US birth records list Breana for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 53 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #378 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 | 71,502 girls |
| 1980s | 65 | 15,501 girls |
| 1990s | 330 | 3,028 girls |
| 2000s | 183 | 5,460 girls |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,085 girls |
| 2020s | 8.3 | 120,240 girls |
Other spellings of Breana
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Breana
What does the name Breana mean?
Breana means “noble, strong” in Irish, as a form of Brianna.
What is the origin of the name Breana?
Breana has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Breana a boy or girl name?
Breana is a girl name.
How popular is the name Breana?
Breana ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#378).