Declining since 2019, #362 for girls today.
Popularity of Briella since 1993
Babies named Briella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 641 |
| 2010s | 8,915 |
| 2020s | 5,437 |
Meaning & origin
Briella is a modern feminine name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1993, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creating new names by blending familiar elements. Its rise in popularity was swift, reaching its peak rank of 234 in 2018, when it was given to approximately 1 in every 1,500 baby girls. Since 2019, its usage has declined, and as of 2025 it ranks 362nd, with a frequency of 1 in 1,902 births. The name has shown particular favor in states like New Mexico, West Virginia, and Connecticut. Despite its recent vintage, Briella has established itself as a recognizable choice, often perceived as a combination of the popular prefix "Bri-" from names like Brianna and the melodic "-ella" suffix. Its trajectory mirrors the pattern of many modern coinages that peak within a decade of introduction and then gradually ease in use.
Briella first appeared in the United States in 1993 and rose quickly in popularity. It is a modern invented name, combining elements of the established name Brianna (which is the feminine form of the Irish name Brian, meaning 'strength' or 'exalted') with the fashionable -ella ending, also seen in names like Isabella and Stella. There is no historical or ancient root for Briella; it is a product of late 20th-century naming trends.
Where Briella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Briella” around the world
Where Briella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brie, Ella, Bri
Sibling names for Briella
Names that share Briella's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ariella, Gianna, Mackenzie, Sienna, Layla, Abriella, Alaura, Aubrianna, Desteny, Janella, Kaleena, Leonna, Maleigha, Adessa, Adrena, Adryana, Airiana, Alandria, Alliana, Angelly, Aryonna, Brianny, Brissia, Byanca, Chayla, Chyla, Danessa, Dannia, Evianna, Ivyonna, Jailin, Jakelin, Jaleigha, Kaleigha, Kariana, Kashlynn, Kayliana, Makylah, Malaina, Mikeyla, Naylea, Rylann, Shaylah, Abryanna, Adalynne, Adriyanna, Airyanna, Aitanna, Alauna, Alaycia, Allaina, Arieona, Arieonna, Aryella, Asianna, Aubreana, Aubreyana, Audriella, Audrinna, Aunika, Averyana, Averyanna, Avrianna, Benelli, Braniya, Breena, Brenya, Cheyla, Coriana, Dailynn, Dalaina, Dalayna, Dalayza, Danyka, Delayna, Faelynn, Jamella, Jaylia, Jaylianna, Jennavecia, Kailia, Kimbella, Naidelin, Nickayla, Yarelly, Allyssia, Aubria, Brehanna, Abrina, Adeana, Adreena, Adriauna, Ambriella, Anelly, Arelly, Ariaunna, Arryana, Aryka, Aubreyanna, Aubrionna, Audryana, Aunica, Avabella, Averiana, Breella, Breniyah, Briela, Brietta, Brisha, Bryla, Caliann, Calisa, Caralina, Chianna, Daleiza, Daleyssa, Dereona, Deyna, Jacora, Jalayna, Jaylena, Jesseka, Jowana, Karolyna, Karysa, Keilynn, Korianna, Krissia, Kylina, Macala, Mykelti, Raelani, Raynah, Riella, Terriah, Titianna
Brothers: Liam, Carter, Mason, Aiden, Jackson, Daelan, Damarian, Derrian, Jaceion, Alegend, Brevyn, Daelon, Jayland, Kingstin, Lekendrick, Briceson, Daden, Dashton, Hayston
Names like Briella
Names whose popularity has moved with Briella's over the last 50 years.
