Briseida
Meaningdaughter of Briseus · Greek
Briseida is a Mexican girl name meaning “daughter of Briseus”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationBriseida peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Briseida you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Briseida would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 22,624 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryBriseida first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
US births per million girls, 1979–2025
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About the name Briseida
Briseida is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “daughter of Briseus”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Briseida
What does the name Briseida mean?
Briseida means “daughter of Briseus” and comes from Greek.
What is the origin of the name Briseida?
Briseida is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Briseida a boy or girl name?
Briseida is a girl name. In 2025, 71 US girls were named Briseida.
How popular is the name Briseida?
Briseida ranked #2,485 for US girls in 2025, given to 71 babies. Its best year was 2005, when it reached #1,162. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,293 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Briseida?
Briseida is a Mexican girl name meaning “daughter of Briseus”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.