Bryana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Bryana originates from Irish culture, stemming from the name Brian, which means 'noble' or 'strong.' It has evolved through historical forms such as Brian and Bryan. Bryana is perceived positively in modern times, often associated with strength and uniqueness. There is no direct biblical relevance, and it saw a rise in popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine adaptation of a traditional male name.

The name Bryana is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bryana has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bryana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10176th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1254th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1083rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3251st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bryana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bryana"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbraɪənə/

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Origin

Irish

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Etymology

Bryana is derived from the name Brian, which means 'noble' or 'strong' in Gaelic. The name has been popular in Irish culture and has historical significance in various contexts.

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Meaning

noble, strong

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Language Evolution

Brian (Old Irish), Bryan (Middle English), Bryana (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Bryana gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine form of Brian, reflecting a trend toward adapting traditional male names for females.

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Variants & Derivatives

Bryan, Briana, Bryanna

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Bryana is viewed as a modern and unique name that carries a sense of strength and nobility, appealing to parents looking for distinctive names.

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Famous People

Bryana Holly (model), Bryana Salaz (singer and actress)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bryana"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Bryana"

"Bryana" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 10176th of 19264 44
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1254th of 27321 2,026
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1083rd of 35406 3,526
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3251st of 30306 595

Regional Popularity of "Bryana" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Bryana" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
34.46%
1270th/3685
22.35%
1000th/4475
27.74%
1441st/5194
18.11%
1144th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
30.05%
1377th/4582
16.75%
865th/5164
15.23%
1114th/7313
14.36%
1072nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 66.48%
2983rd/4487
43.14%
2943rd/6822
42.91%
2693rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Bryana"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Bryana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.