Girl · #14,119 in 2026

Braniya

Name: Popularity of the name Braniya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Braniya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,119

Peak Rank

#5,434 (2008)

Total Babies

234

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2017

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#5434

Peak Rank

234

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braniya

Braniya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 26 Braniyas were born — ranking #5,434 that year. As of 2026, Braniya ranks #14,119 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 234 Braniyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Braniya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braniya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Branda
Branny
Brana
Branta
Branchia
Prinia
Branchy
Branchie
Brandy
Brainy
Brawny
Brando

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braniya

What does the name Braniya mean?

Braniya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braniya in 2026?

In 2026, Braniya ranks #14,119 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Braniya most popular?

Braniya reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #5,434 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Braniya most popular?

Braniya has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braniya.

Is Braniya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Braniya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Braniya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braniya include Jazmarie, Kenidee, Ikram. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braniya

Braniya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 234 births in the dataset. Braniya's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #5,434. Use the chart and map above to compare Braniya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.