Derived from Briseis, meaning daughter of Briseus
Brissia is a modern Spanish-influenced variant of the Greek name Briseis. In Greek mythology, Briseis was a princess of Lyrnessus whose capture by Achilles was a central plot point in Homer's Iliad. The name has gained some contemporary usage in Latin American communities.
Less common today
Brissia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,187 in 2007.
Mexican singer and former member of the pop group La Nueva Banda Timbiriche
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).