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The baby name Brenna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BREN-uh (IPA: /ˈbrɛnə/).

Brenna is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: BREN-uh (IPA: /ˈbrɛnə/)

What is the meaning of the name Brenna ?

The baby name Brenna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BREN-uh (IPA: /ˈbrɛnə/).

Brenna is Irish in Origin.

Brenna blends Gaelic heritage with modern simplicity. Most scholars link it to the Irish surname Brennan (O Braonain), whose personal-name root Braonan comes from Old Irish braon, 'drop' or 'teardrop'; Brenna therefore carries the poetic sense of 'little drop.' Some also read it as a feminine companion to Brendan. Occasional 'raven-haired' meanings reflect overlap with Bran ('raven') rather than Brenna itself.

As a given name, Brenna rose in late-20th-century Anglophone use, especially in the United States and Canada, peaking in the 1990s before settling into steady but moderate popularity. It is rarer in Ireland and the UK, where it is more plainly viewed as a surname derivative. Variants and related spellings include Brennah and Brena; cognate forms are Brennan (unisex) and Brendan (masculine). Short forms Bren and Ren are common.

Brenna has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Brenna

Brenna D'Amico Actor · Born 2000 · United States Brenna D'Amico is an American actor best known for her role as Jane in the Disney Channel's Descendants film series. She began her acting career at a young age and has since become a familiar face in family-friendly entertainment.

Brenna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2008 #1 959
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
Canada Girls 2024 #276 10 2,795
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
BR 0 #325 21 5,969
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
CR Girls 0 #515 18 11,342
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
SG Girls 0 #572 15 18,916
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BR Girls 0 #654 305 12,708
BR Boys 0 #780 6 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #824 93 8,487
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,064 9 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,230 7 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,264 9 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,423 24 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,460 12 10,046

Brenna is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
AE

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People also ask about Brenna

Brenna is predominantly a girl's name.
Brenna is a 2 syllable name, pronounced BREN-uh (IPA: /ˈbrɛnə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Brennah, Brena, Breena, Brinna and Bryna.
Across languages, Brenna has these equivalents: Brennan (masculine/surname), Bronagh (Brónagh).
Yes, very popular — Brenna ranked #1 in Ireland in 2008, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Brenna ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2008).
Brenna's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #286 in 2014 to #276 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 1 notable people named Brenna are in our database, including Brenna D'Amico (Actor).