Bria
Meaning of Bria
The name Bria is a charming and elegant choice for a baby girl, with roots in Italian origin. Pronounced as BREE-ah in Italian and BREE-uh in English, this name exudes a sense of sophistication and simplicity. Bria is often considered a modern and distinctive variation of the name Brianna or Gabriella, yet it holds its unique charm. The name has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years, peaking significantly in the early 1990s but maintaining steady usage into the 2020s. In recent years, it ranked at 910th place in 2023 with 291 occurrences. Bria's concise yet melodious sound makes it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name that is both contemporary and timeless. Its variant, Briah, offers an alternative spelling while retaining the same graceful pronunciation.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as BREE-ah (/briːa/)
English
- Pronunced as BREE-uh (/briːə/)
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Notable People Named Bria
| Bria Nicole Hartley is a French-American professional basketball player known for her time with the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA and her successful college career at UConn. |
| Bria Vinaite is a Lithuanian-born American actress, renowned for her breakout performance as Halley in the 2017 film The Florida Project. |
| Bria Valente, also known as Brenda Fuentes, is an American singer and protégée of Prince who released her debut album "Elixer" as part of a three-album set with Prince's Lotusflow3r and MPLSound, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums chart. |
| Bria Holmes is a notable American professional basketball player and free agent in the WNBA, drafted in 2016 from West Virginia. |
