Briana
Pronunciation: [ br-ee-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Briana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 206 babies have been named Briana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Briana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,650 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,650
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Briana
Briana is a boy name .
Is Briana a boy or girl name? Briana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,650 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #537. Briana is more commonly used as a girl name.
Briana is currently ranked #37,650 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Briana include Bri, Bria, Briay, Briaie, Bry, Brie, and Brikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Briana include Brian, Briar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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