The name Briya is of Hebrew origin and means "strength" or "power". It is derived from the Hebrew word "bari", which has a similar meaning to "powerful" or "strong". The name Briya is often used as a female given name, but it can also be used as a male name. In Jewish tradition, the name Briya is associated with the biblical figure of Briya ben Akub, who was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout out the land of Canaan. The name Briya has not been widely used throughout history, and it does not appear in any notable literature or historical figures. However, its meaning makes it a popular choice among parents looking for a strong and powerful name for their child.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Briya has seen a varied level of popularity over the past three decades in the United States. The highest number of births recorded for this name was in 2014 with 21 newborns, indicating that it was particularly popular that year. However, the popularity of the name seems to fluctuate significantly from year to year. For instance, there were only 5 births recorded in both 1994 and 2005, while there were no recorded births for Briya between 2010 and 2013.
Interestingly, after a dip in popularity between 2017 and 2018 with only 7 births each year, the name Briya has seen a resurgence since then. There were 13 births recorded in 2019, followed by 9 births in both 2020 and 2021, and most recently, 11 births in 2022. This suggests that the name Briya may be experiencing renewed popularity among parents in the United States.
Overall, over the course of these three decades, there have been a total of 283 recorded births for the name Briya in the United States. While this number is not extremely high compared to other popular baby names during this time period, it indicates that Briya has maintained a consistent, if somewhat variable, presence among newborns throughout these years.