Rising since 2011, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Briela since 2010
Babies named Briela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Briela is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2010. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2011, reaching a peak rank of 10,107 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name. The name appears to be a blend of popular sounds from names like Brianna and Gabriela, combined with the fashionable -ela suffix seen in names such as Ariela and Daniela. While still relatively uncommon, Briela has shown a consistent upward trajectory over the past decade.
Briela first appeared in U.S. records in 2010, likely as a creative variation of names like Brianna or Gabriela. The -ela ending follows a pattern seen in other modern invented names such as Ariela and Daniela. It does not have a pre-existing meaning in any known language prior to its use as a given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bri, Ela
Sibling names for Briela
Names that share Briela's style, for a brother or sister.
