Andreia
“manly, brave” — Associated with strong female figures and has historical roots dat
Greece origin · Girl name
#13587US 2023
6Births / yr
↓Falling
638All-time births
📅 Since 194500
How to pronounce Andreia
ANDR·AY·EE·uh
/ˈændr.ˈeɪ.ˈiː.ə/ · stress on ANDR · 4 syllables
“manly, brave”
Associated with strong female figures and has historical roots dat · Greece origin
What does Andreia mean and where does it come from?
Andreia is derived from the Greek word 'aner' which means 'man' and carries connotations of bravery and strength. It has variations in several languages, including Portuguese. The name is often associated with strong female figures and has historical roots dating back to ancient Greece. It's also us
Cultural significance
Andreia has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of manly, brave.
Peak popularity
Reached #3447 in 1980 — currently #13587 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Andreia?
Andreia works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Andreia Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Andreia Rose
Floral · soft ending
Andreia Mae
Sweet · timeless
Andreia Claire
French influence · crisp
Andreia Jane
Literary · strong
Andreia Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Andreia right now?
Falling — down 5069 spots — currently #13587 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Andreia
Andreia entered American naming records in 1945 and has been in use for over 79 years. With 638 total births recorded, Andreia remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #5171 in 1945, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #13587 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Andreia in 1980:
Andreia by decade
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1960s | 54 | |
| 1970s | 109 | |
| 1980s ★ | 158 | |
| 1990s | 147 | |
| 2000s | 81 | |
| 2010s | 84 |
Andreia has only 638 total recorded births since 1945 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Andreia?
DANISH
Ea
ENGLISH
AndiAndieAndyDrea
NORWEGIAN
Ea
SWEDISH
Ea
What names sound and feel like Andreia?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Andreia also consider these
How is Andreia written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Andreia?
Andre AFRICAN AMERICANDeandre AFRICAN AMERICANAndreas ANCIENT GREEKAnder BASQUEAndreas BIBLICAL GREEKAndreas BIBLICAL LATINAndrew BIBLICALAndrei BULGARIANAndrey BULGARIANAndreu CATALANAndria CORSICANAndrej CROATIANAndrija CROATIANAndro CROATIANAndrej CZECHOndřej CZECHAnders DANISHAndreas DANISHAndreas DUTCHAndries DUTCHDries DUTCHAndie ENGLISHAndre ENGLISHAndrew ENGLISHAndy ENGLISHDre ENGLISHDrew ENGLISHAndres ESTONIANAndrus ESTONIANAntero FINNISHAntti FINNISHAtte FINNISHTero FINNISHAndré FRENCHAndria GEORGIANAndro GEORGIANAndreas GERMANAndreas GREEKAndor HUNGARIANAndrás HUNGARIANAndris HUNGARIANBandi HUNGARIANEndre HUNGARIANAndrés ICELANDICAindréas IRISHAindriú IRISHAndrea ITALIANAndrejs LATVIANAndris LATVIANAndrius LITHUANIANAndrej MACEDONIANAnaru MAORIAnders NORWEGIANAndreas NORWEGIANAndrei OLD CHURCH SLAVICAndrzej POLISHJędrzej POLISHAndré PORTUGUESEAndrei ROMANIANAndrei RUSSIANAndrey RUSSIANÁndaras SAMIAndria SARDINIANAindrea SCOTTISHDand SCOTTISHAndrej SERBIANAndreja SERBIANAndrija SERBIANAndrej SLOVAKOndrej SLOVAKAndraž SLOVENEAndrej SLOVENEAndrés SPANISHAnders SWEDISHAndreas SWEDISHAndriy UKRAINIANAndras WELSHAndreas WELSHAnderson ENGLISH
Common questions about the name Andreia
What does the name Andreia mean?
Andreia means "manly, brave" — a name rooted in Greece 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 Andreia?
Andreia is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Andreia have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Andreia?
Andreia originates from Greece tradition. Greece 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 Andreia?
Andreia is a four-syllable name pronounced AE1 N D R EY1 IY1 AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Andreia?
Andreia pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
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