Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Bria

For the most part Bria is a made-up name. However, like Bree, Bria could have been inspired by the Irish female name Bríghe (which is a contracted form of Bridget) from the Gaelic noun “brígh” meaning “power, strength, vigor and virtue”. See the name Bridget for more information on the Irish goddess and saint. Alternately, Bria may have also found her inspiration in names like Gabriella, Briana or Briella.

All About the Baby Name – Bria

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME BRIA

The Three energy is powerful and enthusiastic. These personalities are cheerful, full of self-expression, and often quite emotional. They have an artistic flair and "gift-of-gab" that makes them natural entertainers. Their joyfulness bubbles over, and their infectious exuberance draws a crowd. The Three personality is like a child - forever young and full of delight. They are charming, witty, and generally happy people. The Three personality lives in the "now" and has a spontaneous nature. Threes seem to live with a bright and seemingly unbreakable aura that attracts others to them. In turn, they are deeply loyal and loving to their friends and family. Luck also has a tendency to favor number Threes.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME BRIA

Bria first appeared on the American female naming charts in 1991 and shot up to position #175 by 1993 – a pretty fast ascent indeed! We are not entirely certain what exactly was behind Bria’s sudden popularity on the charts, but we suspect it had something to do with comic-superstar Eddie Murphy naming is first daughter Bria in November 1989. Bria achieved her best year ever in 1993 (which is a slight delayed reaction) and the states which saw the highest concentration per capita of folk naming their own daughters Bria were Maryland, Mississippi and Louisiana (among other southern states) suggesting Bria became a name of choice within the African-American community specifically. After the initial frenzy over this name wore off, Bria retreated back down to the lower levels of the Top 1000 list. It looked as if she may have been headed off the list completely but showed a mild comeback more recently. Bria is an easygoing name; it’s short and sweet, pretty and simple.

Quick Facts

ON BRIA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

African-American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

616

PRONUNCIATION:

BREE-a

SIMPLE MEANING:

Uncertain

Characteristics

OF BRIA

Communicative

Creative

Optimistic

Popular

Social

Dramatic

Happy

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Bria

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME BRIA

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Childrens Books

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Popular Songs

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Famous People

NAMED BRIA

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Children of Famous People

NAMED BRIA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME BRIA

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