Brittanya is a female name with American English pronunciation: brih-TAHN-yuh (/brɪˈtɑn.jə/). It is a variation of the name Brittany. The origin of Brittanya is attributed to the region of Brittany in France, which has strong cultural ties to Celtic tradition. The name became popular in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, reaching its peak in popularity in 1981 with a rank of 7th. Since then, it has gradually declined in usage but continues to be chosen by parents for their newborn girls. Its association with the region of Brittany gives Brittanya a sense of European charm and elegance.