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Brisa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Brisa

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The baby name Brisa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: /ˈbɾisa/; English respelling: BREE-sah.

Brisa is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish IPA: /ˈbɾisa/; English respelling: BREE-sah

What is the meaning of the name Brisa ?

The baby name Brisa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: /ˈbɾisa/; English respelling: BREE-sah.

Brisa is Spanish in Origin.

Brisa is a feminine given name used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts, derived from the common noun brisa "breeze," denoting a gentle, refreshing wind. The term itself has uncertain roots within the Romance languages, linked to nautical vocabulary in Iberia and comparable to French brise. The name evokes lightness, freshness, and calm.

As a given name, Brisa gained visibility in the late 20th century across Latin America and the Iberian world, and spread among Hispanic communities in the United States in the 1990s and 2000s alongside nature-inspired choices. Variants and related forms include Brissa (spelling with double s), Brise (rare French form), and the mythic Briseis/Briseida/Briseyda from Homeric tradition; while etymologically separate, these sometimes influence Brisa's appeal, and Brisa can be used as a short form of Briseida/Briseyda. Common short forms include Bri and Bris. Modern yet rooted in Romance languages, Brisa carries the straightforward meaning "breeze."

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Brisa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
AR Girls 0 #133 1,449 8,289
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
UY 0 #178 5 2,477
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
AR 0 #187 7 2,915
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
EC Girls 0 #251 8 3,650
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
GT 0 #305 10 5,948
PE 0 #323 7 6,350
UY Girls 0 #325 214 6,731
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
MX Girls 0 #333 2,461 17,781
MX 0 #336 78 8,339
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
BR 0 #352 9 5,969
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
BO 0 #357 25 6,868
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
BO Girls 0 #385 247 9,488
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
CL 0 #428 7 6,867
AR Boys 0 #432 36 7,628
PA Girls 0 #462 20 9,861
GT Girls 0 #466 40 7,500
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
PE Girls 0 #507 571 14,861
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
CR Girls 0 #512 21 11,342
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CL Girls 0 #595 265 14,098
BO Boys 0 #616 7 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
BR Boys 0 #740 12 12,213
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
United States Girls 2024 #814 103 8,487
PE Boys 0 #865 14 14,506
BR Girls 0 #879 63 12,708
Spain Girls 0 #885 99 5,561
CO Girls 0 #894 185 16,140
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MX Boys 0 #953 30 16,355
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,409 38 9,415

Brisa is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Brisa

Brisa is predominantly a girl's name.
Brisa is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Spanish IPA: /ˈbɾisa/; English respelling: BREE-sah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Briza and Brísa.
Yes — Brisa ranked #182 in Sweden in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Brisa ranks highest in Sweden (#182 in 2021).
Brisa's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #681 in 2014 to #814 in 2024 in United States.