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Briella

briˈɛl.ə

God is my strength

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How to say it

bri · EL · la

briˈɛl.ə

What it means

A short form of Gabriella, 'God is my strength,' and a cousin of Brielle.

Briella came up as a short, pretty form of Gabriella, which means 'God is my strength' from the Hebrew. It also pairs naturally with Brielle, sharing the same bright -ella music as Isabella and Ariella. Bri and Ella are the easy nicknames. Warm and feminine, fully at home in the -ella crowd.

How to spell Briella

The standard spelling is Briella. Common variants include Brielle, Gabriella, Briela, but Briella is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #1382718802025

peaked at #259 in 2018, currently #362 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Nickname

    Bri and Ella.

  • Spelling

    A short form of Gabriella; cousin to Brielle.

Spelling variants

  • Brielle
  • Gabriella
  • Briela

Common questions

What does the name Briella mean?
A short form of Gabriella, 'God is my strength,' and a cousin of Brielle.
What does Briella mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Briella means "God is my strength." Briella came up as a short, pretty form of Gabriella, which means 'God is my strength' from the Hebrew. It also pairs naturally with Brielle, sharing the same bright -ella music as Isabella and Ariella. Bri and Ella are the easy nicknames. Warm and feminine, fully at home in the -ella crowd.
Is Briella short for Gabriella?
Yes. Briella is a short form of Gabriella, and it carries the same meaning, "God is my strength." These days many parents use Briella as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
How do you pronounce Briella?
Briella is pronounced briˈɛl.ə. Say it as bri-EL-la, with the stress on the "el" syllable.
How do you spell Briella?
The standard spelling is Briella. Common spelling variants include Brielle, Gabriella, Briela.
Is Briella a boy or girl name?
Briella is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Briella?
Briella ranked #362 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.