Briana, of Latin origin, is a feminine given name derived from the male name Brian. It means 'strength' or 'honorable'. The name Briana gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and has since been ranked among the top 1000 names for girls. In some cases, Briana may also be a variant spelling of the Welsh female name Branwen, which means 'blessed raven'.
The name Briana saw its peak popularity between 1988 and 1994 with the highest number of births occurring in 1994 (20 babies). After this period, its popularity began to decline gradually, reaching a recent low in 2022 with only 5 births. Over the entire span from 1984 to 2022, there were a total of 206 babies named Briana born.