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.
About 53 girls were named Brea in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Brea — far less common.
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