High, noble, or strong
Briaunna is a modern American elaboration of the Irish name Brianna, which is the feminine form of Brian. It is derived from the Old Celtic element 'bre' meaning hill or high. The spelling with '-unna' adds a contemporary, phonetic flair to the traditional name.
Less common today
Briaunna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,444 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
