Origin, Meaning and History of Bria
Bria is a short and sweet form of the feminine name Briana. The name Briana shares the same meaning as its masculine form, Brian. This indicates that Bria can also be associated with meanings such as ‘high,’ ‘noble,’ ‘might,’ ‘power,’ or ‘hill.’ This gives the name Bria a regal and posh touch to it.
Bria could also be a short form of the feminine name Gabriella. Gabriella is the feminine form of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning Bria would also share its meaning with Gabriel. The root of Gabriel can be traced back to two Hebrew words, ‘never’ indicating a ‘strong man’ or a ‘hero,’ and ‘el,’ which refers to ‘God.’ Therefore, the combined meaning of the name means ‘God is my strong man’ or ‘God is strong.’
In the Bible, the name Gabriel appeared in the Old and New Testaments. He is an archangel and was used by God as a messenger to deliver the impending message of Jesus Christ’s birth.
Since the name has two possible origins, parents can opt for a meaning corresponding to the Irish roots or a name with connections to Christianity.
Bria has also been used as a surname of Italian origin. According to the 2010 United States Census, 616 individuals shared this surname.
Bree, Brie, and Briella are a few variants of the name. Masculine forms of Bria include Bryon, Brion, Brian, and Bryan.
Bria is still a rare name in the fictional and literary world. However, there are a few characters that have borne this name. For example, a character namedBria Tharenappears in The Hans Solo trilogy by AC Crispin. In the TV series The Girlfriend Experience, a character namedBria Jonesmakes an appearance in season 2.
Some famous personalities with this name includeBria Hartley, a professional basketball player with both French and American citizenship, who currently plays for the Connecticut Sun team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).George Emil Briawas an Italian-American journalist who was employed by the Associated Press (AP). He started his career as a war correspondent and covered the Italian Campaign during World War II. During this time, he reported on the surrender of German forces and also had the experience of seeing the body of recently deceased Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini.
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Bria On The Popularity Chart
The name Bria has seen a lot of ups and downs in popularity over the years. Go through the graphs provided by the Social Security Administration for a better understanding of the name’s popularity and ranking.
Popularity Over Time
Over the years between 1980 to 1991, the name Bria had a slow growth. It reached its pinnacle in 1993 with 1,698 babies per million sharing the name. But the popularity of the name decreased in the following years, with just 342 babies per million in 2020.
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The ranking of the name was doing quite well towards the end of the 20th century. It entered the Top 200 names in the US in 1993 standing at 175th position. But the following years have witnessed a fall in its ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Bria?
The name Bria means one who is from the hill.
2. What is the origin of the name Bria?
Bria has an Irish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Bria?
Bria is pronounced as bree-ah.
