Andrija
“manly, brave, courageous — from Andrew”
Slavic origin · Boy name
#1834US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile
What does Andrija mean and where does it come from?
Andrija is a Slavic variant of the name Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means 'man' or 'warrior'.
Cultural significance
The name Andrija is commonly used in Slavic countries, particularly in Serbia and Croatia, reflecting cultural ties to the name Andrew.
Peak popularity
Reached #1834 in 2015 — currently #1834 in the US.
How else can you spell Andrija?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Andrija?
Andrija works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Andrija Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Andrija John
One syllable · timeless choice
Andrija Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Andrija Brooks
One syllable · timeless choice
Andrija Gael
One syllable · timeless choice
Andrija Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
How popular is Andrija right now?
Holding steady — currently #1834 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Andrija is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Andrija?
DUTCH
Dries
ENGLISH
AndieAndyDreDrew
FINNISH
AnttiAtteTero
GEORGIAN
Andro
Famous people named Andrija
AM
Andrija Mohorovičić
A Croatian seismologist known for discovering the Mohorovičić discontinuity.
AŠ
Andrija Štampar
A Croatian physician and public health expert, known for his contributions to health education.
What names sound and feel like Andrija?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Andrija also consider these
How is Andrija written in other languages?
Andre
AFRICAN AMERICAN
Andreas
ANCIENT GREEK
Ander
BASQUE
Andreas
BIBLICAL GREEK
Andreas
BIBLICAL LATIN
Andrew
BIBLICAL
Андрија
Serbian
What are the girl versions of Andrija?
Andrea CROATIANAndreja CROATIANAndrijana CROATIANAndrea CZECHAndrea DANISHEa DANISHAndrea DUTCHAndi ENGLISHAndie ENGLISHAndra ENGLISHAndrea ENGLISHAndrina ENGLISHAndy ENGLISHDrea ENGLISHMalandra ENGLISHAndrée FRENCHAndrea GERMANAndriana GREEKAndrea HUNGARIANAndrea ICELANDICAndreina ITALIANAndrea NORWEGIANEa NORWEGIANBRAZILIAN(Andréa PORTUGUESEAndréia PORTUGUESEAndreia PORTUGUESEAndra ROMANIANAndrada ROMANIANAndreea ROMANIANAndrea SERBIANAndrijana SERBIANAndrea SLOVAKAndreja SLOVENEAndrea SPANISHAndrea SWEDISHEa SWEDISHAnderson ENGLISH
Common questions about the name Andrija
What does the name Andrija mean?
Andrija means "manly, brave, courageous — from Andrew" — a name rooted in Slavic 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 Andrija?
Andrija is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Andrija?
Andrija originates from Slavic tradition. Slavic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Andrija?
Andrija pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Latin heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Andrija more of a girl or boy name?
Andrija is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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