High, noble, or strong
Briane is a feminine variation of the Irish name Brian. It is derived from the Old Celtic element 'bre', which translates to hill or high, and by extension, signifies nobility and strength.
Less common today
Briane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,795 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
