Brisa

Meaning of Brisa

Brisa (pronounced BREE-sah) floats in from Spanish shores, literally meaning “breeze,” and she carries all the easygoing charm of a sun-kissed wind that makes you lift your face and forget the to-do list. The name first fluttered onto U.S. birth certificates in the mid-1970s and, like any good gust, rose quickly—peaking just outside the Top 400 in 2010—before settling into a gentle, steady flow of around a hundred baby girls each year. Parents who choose Brisa often love its light, nature-inspired vibe, its unmistakable Latin rhythm, and the way it pairs beautifully with longer middle names (think Brisa Gabrielle or Brisa Madeleine). Culturally, Brisa nods to coastal evenings, open windows, and the promise of adventure without ever sounding too exotic for an English-speaking playground. In short, she’s a name that whispers, rather than shouts—fresh, uplifting, and just breezy enough to keep everyone smiling.