Briah
Every Briah since 1982 — 794 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Briah
Briah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,451 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 794 American babies have been named Briah. Its peak came in 1997, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Briah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Briah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,451 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,675 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,131 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,704 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,217 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,281 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,425 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,165 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,335 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,162 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,154 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,023 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,034 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,741 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,395 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,628 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,566 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,467 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,584 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,596 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,468 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,787 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,450 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,934 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,112 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,423 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,789 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Briah in 2025?
Briah ranked #8,451 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Briah?
794 babies have been named Briah in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Briah most popular?
Briah peaked in 1997, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Briah a boy or girl name?
Briah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Briah rising or falling?
Briah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.