UK girl's name
Breah
A feminine variant of Brea or Bree, possibly of Old Celtic origin meaning "hill.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Breah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Breah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2901, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 8 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2009 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Breah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Breah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Breah ranked #2901 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 8 girls were registered as Breah.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Breah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2901
2018
Births in 2018
8
Latest year
Peak year
2018
8 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Breah mean?
The name Breah is a modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not have a clear origin or etymology rooted in any particular language or culture. The name appears to be a creative spelling variation of the more common name Bria.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Breah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is due to its recent coinage as a given name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Breah are from birth records and personal records from the late 20th century onward. However, due to the rarity of the name, there are no notable famous individuals throughout history who have borne the name Breah.
As a newly created name in modern times, Breah does not have a rich historical background or any notable individuals associated with it from previous centuries. It is a unique and contemporary name choice, likely created for its aesthetic appeal and potential to stand out among more traditional names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Breah over time
The chart below shows babies named Breah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Breah, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2018, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Breah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3726 | 18 | 3 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Breah
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Breah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Breah in the UK right now?
In 2018, Breah was ranked #2901 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Breah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 8 babies registered as Breah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Breah?
A feminine variant of Brea or Bree, possibly of Old Celtic origin meaning "hill.".
How many people are called Breah in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Breah across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.