Andra

“man, warrior”

American origin · Unisex name

♂ 32% boys♀ 68% girls

#10375US 2023

9Births / yr

↑Rising

8.1kAll-time births

📅 Since 191700.01% of births at peak

How to pronounce Andra

ANDR·AH

/ˈændr.ˈɑ/ · stress on ANDR · 2 syllables

“man, warrior”

American origin · Unisex name

What does Andra mean and where does it come from?

Andra is a feminine variant of the male name Andrew, which originates from Greek 'Andreas' meaning 'man' or 'warrior.' It is often used in various cultures, including Italian and Eastern European. The name gained some popularity in the United States but can also be found in other languages like Roma

Cultural significance

Andra has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of man, warrior.

Peak popularity

Reached #759 in 1959 — currently #10375 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Andra?

Andra works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Andra Grace

How popular is Andra right now?

Rising fast — up 71 spots — currently #10375 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1930–2023#10375 · Top 7.7%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#10375	9	▲ up 71
2022	#10446	9	▲ up 775 · +13% births
2021	#11221	8	▼ down 975 · -11% births
2020	#10246	9	▼ down 36 · -10% births
2015	#10210	10	▼ down 358 · -9% births
2010	#9852	11	▼ down 6795 · -79% births
2005	#3057	52	▼ down 30 · +13% births
2000	#3027	46	▲ up 777 · +64% births
1995	#3804	28	▼ down 1563 · -51% births
1990	#2241	57	▼ down 672 · -26% births
1985	#1569	77	▼ down 204 · -16% births
1980	#1365	92	▼ down 53 · +10% births
1975	#1312	84	▼ down 348 · -36% births
1970	#964	132	▲ up 229 · +61% births
1965	#1193	82	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Andra

Best Year1960Rank #823

Peak Count161

Average Rank#4309

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1930 - 202322 years

The story of Andra

Andra entered American naming records in 1917 and has been in use for over 107 years. With 8,101 total births recorded, Andra remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4989 in 1930, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #10375 in 2023. Andra is used for both genders: 68% female and 32% male.

Names that peaked alongside Andra in 1959:

Mary Susan Linda Karen Donna

Andra by decade

Andra peaked in the 1950s. See all 1950s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	6
1920s	11
1930s	97
1940s	599
1950s	1,103
1960s ★	2,018
1970s	1,722
1980s	1,247
1990s	622
2000s	449
2010s	213
2020s	14

💎With 8,101 total births, Andra is an uncommon but established name.

What are good nicknames for Andra?

DANISH

ENGLISH

AndiAndieAndyDrea

NORWEGIAN

SWEDISH

What names sound and feel like Andra?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Andra also consider these

Andrra

American · Brave, strong

Zandra

American · A diminutive form

American · A feminine form

Dandra

American · Derived from the

Landra

American · English

Wandra

American · A variant of

How is Andra written in other languages?

Gender variants of Andra

Andre AFRICAN AMERICAN Deandre AFRICAN AMERICAN Andreas ANCIENT GREEK Ander BASQUE Andreas BIBLICAL GREEK Andreas BIBLICAL LATIN Andrew BIBLICAL Andrei BULGARIAN Andrey BULGARIAN Andreu CATALAN Andria CORSICAN Andrej CROATIAN Andrija CROATIAN Andro CROATIAN Andrej CZECH Ondřej CZECH Anders DANISH Andreas DANISH Andreas DUTCH Andries DUTCH Dries DUTCH Andie ENGLISH Andre ENGLISH Andrew ENGLISH Andy ENGLISH Dre ENGLISH Drew ENGLISH Andres ESTONIAN Andrus ESTONIAN Antero FINNISH Antti FINNISH Atte FINNISH Tero FINNISH André FRENCH Andria GEORGIAN Andro GEORGIAN Andreas GERMAN Andreas GREEK Andor HUNGARIAN András HUNGARIAN Andris HUNGARIAN Bandi HUNGARIAN Endre HUNGARIAN Andrés ICELANDIC Aindréas IRISH Aindriú IRISH Andrea ITALIAN Andrejs LATVIAN Andris LATVIAN Andrius LITHUANIAN Andrej MACEDONIAN Anaru MAORI Anders NORWEGIAN Andreas NORWEGIAN Andrei OLD CHURCH SLAVIC Andrzej POLISH Jędrzej POLISH André PORTUGUESE Andrei ROMANIAN Andrei RUSSIAN Andrey RUSSIAN Ándaras SAMI Andria SARDINIAN Aindrea SCOTTISH Dand SCOTTISH Andrej SERBIAN Andreja SERBIAN Andrija SERBIAN Andrej SLOVAK Ondrej SLOVAK Andraž SLOVENE Andrej SLOVENE Andrés SPANISH Anders SWEDISH Andreas SWEDISH Andriy UKRAINIAN Andras WELSH Andreas WELSH Anderson ENGLISH

Common questions about the name Andra

What does the name Andra mean?

Andra means "man, warrior" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Andra?

Andra is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.

What is the cultural origin of Andra?

Andra originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Andra?

Andra is a two-syllable name pronounced AE1 N D R AA1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Andra a common or rare name?

Andra is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.