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UK girl's name

Briella

A feminine name derived from French meaning "God is my strength".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Briella is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Briella popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1353, with 24 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 24 births.

This profile covers 172 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 174 living people in the UK are called Briella. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Briella ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 24 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 24 girls were registered as Briella.
  • Briella ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #407 in 2024.
  • About 174 living people in the UK are estimated to have Briella as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1353

2024

Births in 2024

24

Latest year

Peak year

2021

24 births

Estimated living

174

2026

Meaning

What does Briella mean?

The name Briella is a relatively modern name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to have originated as a blend of the names Brianna and Ella, combining elements from both. The name Brianna is a feminine form of the masculine name Brian, which is derived from the old Celtic word "bri," meaning "high" or "noble." Ella, on the other hand, is a German name that means "beautiful fairy maiden."

While the name Briella itself does not have a long historical lineage, its component parts have roots in various cultures and traditions. The Celtic element "bri" can be traced back to ancient Gaelic languages, while the name Ella has Germanic origins and was popular during the Middle Ages in parts of Europe.

There are no known instances of the name Briella appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from before the late 20th century. However, some of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in birth records and online baby name databases from the 1990s and early 2000s.

While Briella is a relatively new name, there are a few notable individuals who have borne it in recent times. One such person is Briella Brown, an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her participation in the reality TV show "American Idol" in 2018. Another is Briella Calaycay, a young Filipino-American actress known for her roles in television series like "General Hospital" and "The Thundermans."

Other notable individuals with the name Briella include Briella Jerman, a Canadian dancer and choreographer; Briella Vitiritti, an Australian singer and actress; and Briella Monteiro, a professional wrestler from Canada.

Despite its modern origins, the name Briella has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its blend of traditional elements and contemporary flair has appealed to parents seeking a unique and melodic name for their daughters.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Briella over time

The chart below shows babies named Briella registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Briella, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 24 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Briella
06121824201220182024

Decades

Briella by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Briella 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
2020s #1633 94 5
2010s #2831 78 7

Geography

Where Briella is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Briella. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Briella ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #407 in 2024.

Northern Ireland
3

Across the UK

Briella in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland (NISRA)

#407 in 2024

1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Briella

FAQ

Briella: questions and answers

How popular is the name Briella in the UK right now?

In 2024, Briella was ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales, with 24 births registered.

When was Briella most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 24 babies registered as Briella in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Briella?

A feminine name derived from French meaning "God is my strength".

How many people are called Briella in the UK?

A total of 172 babies have been registered as Briella across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here and 3 in Northern Ireland.

Where is Briella most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Briella ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #407 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.