Bryana

Updated: October 23, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Though not as popular as Briana and Brianna, Bryana offers a unique take on a spunky baby name. This option likely did not exist until the twentieth century, but it was most popular in the 1990s and early 2000s. Currently, it is a top 7,000 name.

Meaning and Origin of the name Bryana:

Bryana is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning “high” or “noble.”

Bryana is a spelling variation of the baby name Briana, which originated as the feminine variation of the Irish baby name Brian. Brian originated from the Celtic words brixs (meaning “hill,” “high,” or “elevated”) and from the Celtic word brigā (meaning “power”). Edmund Spenser was the first to use the name Briana as seen in his “The Faerie Queene.” Though this work came out in the sixteenth century, Briana and its spelling variations, such as Bryana, did not spread until the twentieth century.

Symbolism of the name Bryana:

Bryana means the same as the original Briana, which, as mentioned, comes from Brian. Brian comes from the old Celtic word brixs, which means “hill.” A hill, therefore, is associated with being “high” and “noble.”

Nicknames for the name Bryana:

Bryana is an adorable variation of the name Briana. There are many cute nicknames that can be paired with Bryana. We've put together the list below to help you find the right nickname for your little girl.

Bri
Bry
Bee
Ana
Ria
Nana
Nay
Nan

Style of the name Bryana:

Modern when using this spelling

Gender of the name Bryana:

Bryana is a modern and feminine baby name.

Pronunciation of the name Bryana:

bree-AN-uh, bree-AHN-uh, or brie-AN-uh

Number of syllables in the name Bryana:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Bryana:

Bryana feels spunky and trendy. It is wholesome and easy-going.

Alternative spellings for the name Bryana:

Briana
Brianna
Breeana
Breeanna
Breanna
Breana
Bryanna

Popularity of the name Bryana:

Bryana became rank 973 in 1991, putting it on the top 1,000 list for the first time. The name became a top 800 option from 1995 to 1997, ranking highest at number 728 in 1997. 2003 was the last year Bryana was on the top 1,000 list, however, at number 982.