Girl · #17,168 in 2026

Brenia

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

Current Rank

#17,168

Peak Rank

#14,501 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2006

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#14501

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brenia

Brenia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 6 Brenias were born — ranking #14,501 that year. As of 2026, Brenia ranks #17,168 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Brenias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Brenia

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

Brenda
Brenna
Brenta
Bergenia
Prinia
Briney
Bryna
Brinda
Brinny
Brainy
Brennan
Brawny

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brenia

What does the name Brenia mean?

Brenia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brenia in 2026?

In 2026, Brenia ranks #17,168 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Brenia most popular?

Brenia reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #14,501 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Brenia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Brenia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brenia include Rossalyn, Sharo, Raheema. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brenia

Brenia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Brenia's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #14,501. Use the chart and map above to compare Brenia'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.