MallowbyNames

Briauna

bree-AW-nuh · Feminine name of modern coinage, likely a blend of Brian or Brianna with the popular -auna suffix.

Peak popularity
1994
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1995

Declining since 1995.

Popularity of Briauna since 1981

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

2857851990200020102020Most births 1994Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s57
1990s666
2000s527
2010s95
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Briauna is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1981, reflecting the trend of creative feminine coinages in the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 1994, likely influenced by the popularity of similar names like Brianna. Since 1995, its usage has been steadily falling, and it has not ranked in the top 1000 for many years. The name is most often found in states that embrace innovative naming styles, though it has not concentrated in any particular region.

Briauna is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the early 1980s. It is likely formed by combining the name Brian (or its feminine variant Brianna) with the fashionable suffix -auna, possibly influenced by names like Shauna. The name peaked in popularity in 1994 and has since declined in use.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bri, Bria

Variants: Brianna, Briana, Bryanna, Breanna

Sibling names for Briauna

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Briauna mean?
Briauna is a modern invented name without a traditional meaning. It is likely derived from Brianna or Brian combined with the -auna suffix.
How popular is the name Briauna?
Briauna first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, peaked at rank in 1994, and has been declining since about 1995. It has not been ranked in the top 1000 in recent years.
Is Briauna a girl's name?
Yes, Briauna is almost exclusively used for girls.