girl's name
Breagha
BREE-uh (Scottish Gaelic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (Scotland)
- Births on record 195
Scotland
#276
2024 births
Breagha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 13 babies in Scotland, ranking #276. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2022, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 2,933 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Breagha Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 69 |
How Popular Is Breagha?
In 2024, Breagha was given to 13 babies in Scotland, ranking #276 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Where Breagha Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Breagha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Breagha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Breagha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Breagha
- Scottish Gaelic BREE-uh
Sibling Names for Breagha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Breagha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Breagha
How popular is the name Breagha?
In 2024, Breagha was given to 13 babies in Scotland, ranking #276 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Is Breagha a girl's or a boy's name?
Breagha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Breagha?
Breagha has 2 syllables.
When was Breagha most popular?
Breagha peaked in 2022, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Breagha a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Breagha currently ranks #276 in Scotland. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.