Brena
Brena is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,114 in the US, popular nicknames include Bre, Bry, and Breie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Brena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 794 babies have been named Brena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brena is past its peak , currently ranked #10,114 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,114
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Brena
Brena is a girl name .
Brena is currently ranked #10,114 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brena include Bre, Bry, and Breie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Brena include Brenda, Brenna, Brenley, Brenlee, Brenleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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