Hill or strong
Brea is often considered a shortened form of Brianna or a variant of the Irish name Bree, meaning 'hill' or 'high'. It is also associated with the Old English word for 'brushwood' or 'briar'. In some contexts, it is linked to the name of the ancient Irish goddess Brigid, signifying strength and power.
Less common today
Brea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #772 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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