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Bresha

bree-SHAH · Possibly a modern invented name, with no established meaning.

Peak popularity
1994
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Bresha since 1985

Babies named Bresha per year in U.S. Social Security records.

612181990200020102020Most births 1994Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s14
1990s101
2000s44
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Bresha is a modern American given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1985, a time when creative, rhythmic names were gaining popularity. Its usage peaked in 1994, reflecting the trend of unique coinages influenced by names like Brianna and Aisha. Since then, Bresha has remained stable but rare, never entering the top 1000 names in any given year. The name is most commonly given to girls, and its origin is purely inventive, with no traditional etymological root. While not tied to any particular region or culture, Bresha exemplifies the late 20th-century American preference for distinctive, melodic names.

Bresha is likely a modern American coinage, possibly a blend of names like Brianna and Aisha or derived from the name Breanna with a fashionable ending. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1985 and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1994. Its origin is not tied to any historical language or culture.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bre, Bree, Resha

Sibling names for Bresha

Names that share Bresha's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Bresha mean?
Bresha is a modern invented name with no definitive meaning. It is likely a creative combination of sounds from other popular names.
How popular is the name Bresha?
Bresha has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 names. It peaked in usage in 1994, with a stable but low frequency since then.
Is Bresha a boy or girl name?
Bresha is almost exclusively used for girls in the United States.