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Briella
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Italian· “short form of Gabriella”
- Meaning
- short form of Gabriella
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Italian
- Pronunciation
- bree-EH-luh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #362
- US babies 2025
- 845
- Best rank
- #259 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Briella
Briella is an American (modern coinage) and Italian name that is usually said to mean “short form of Gabriella”.
Briella is a modern name that grew out of Gabriella, the Italian feminine form of Gabriel, a Hebrew name usually explained as God is my strength. By dropping the first syllable, parents created a lighter, fresh-sounding name that still carries the heritage of the original. Briella also fits into a family of popular names ending in -ella, such as Isabella and Stella. It became popular in the United States in the twenty-first century. The name is bright and feminine, with Bri as a short form.
Popularity over time
Briella first appears in US Social Security records in 1993. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 16 different years, starting in 2010. Its best national rank was #259 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,259 babies. In 2025, 845 babies were named Briella, and it ranked #362 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #7,653 in 2000, #889 in 2010, and #362 in 2025. Of the 15,051 US girls named Briella since records began, 59% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 5,437 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Samara, Camilla, Thea, Kali, and Amina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Briella ranked highest in New Mexico, Ohio, and Connecticut.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #187 | 8 |
| Ohio | #192 | 57 |
| Connecticut | #225 | 15 |
| West Virginia | #235 | 7 |
| Nevada | #243 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Briella is usually pronounced bree-EH-luh, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with B and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Briella
A few middle names that flow with Briella: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Briella
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Briella mean?
Briella is an American (modern coinage) and Italian name that is usually said to mean “short form of Gabriella”.
What is the origin of the name Briella?
Briella has modern American, Italian, and Hebrew roots. Briella is a modern name that grew out of Gabriella, the Italian feminine form of Gabriel, a Hebrew name usually explained as God is my strength.
Is Briella a popular name?
Yes. Briella ranked #362 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Briella a boy or girl name?
Briella is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Briella?
Briella is usually pronounced bree-EH-luh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings