Brea
- Pronunciation
- [Brea]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Hill. Also Variant Of Brina And Breanna.
- Origin
- Irish
Brea Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,684 baby girls have been named Brea. The name peaked in 1993 with 268 US births that year (rank #771). In 2024, ranked #3120 nationally — 2,349 places below its 1993 peak.
Top States for Brea
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Brea births are: California (443), Texas (329), Ohio (239).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Brea
If you like Brea's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Brea's exact length and starting letter: Baal, Babu, Badr, Badu, Baen.
Quick Facts About Brea
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bree | Hill. Also Abbreviation Of Brina And Breanna. | Female | Irish |
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Compare Brea to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Brea against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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