Declining since 2010, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Brihana since 1993
Babies named Brihana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 146 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Brihana first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, a period when creatively blended names were gaining popularity. Its usage climbed steadily through the 2000s, reaching a peak rank of 9,457th in 2009, with roughly 1 in every 160,727 girls given the name that year. Since 2010, its frequency has declined, mirroring a broader shift away from the -ana/-anna suffix names that were once trendy. Despite its drop in use, Brihana remains a distinctive choice, free of strong ties to any particular region or state, as it has never ranked among the most popular names in any state. This lack of geographic concentration suggests that its appeal, while limited, is spread across the country.
Brihana is a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the popular name Brianna (itself a feminine form of Brian, of Irish origin meaning 'strong, virtuous') with Hannah (from Hebrew, meaning 'grace'). It emerged in the 1990s and peaked in usage around 2009, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive names by combining familiar elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bri, Anna, Bree
Sibling names for Brihana
Names that share Brihana's style, for a brother or sister.
