Andra
Andra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Manly, strong, brave, or defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Andra is a given name with roots traced to Greek, where it serves as a feminine form associated with Andrew, meaning 'strong' or 'brave'. It can also function as a short form of Alessandra or sound-alike names. In the United States, it is a relatively rare feminine name with steady, low-frequency usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,572 babies in the United States have been named Andra since 1880. It ranks #2296 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2040.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.8 %)
- CA (22.6 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 97 |
| 1940-1950 | 576 |
| 1950-1960 | 824 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,232 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,029 |
| 1980-1990 | 832 |
| 1990-2000 | 420 |
| 2000-2010 | 332 |
| 2010-2019 | 152 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Famous people named Andra
- Andra Day: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Andi, Andy
Fun facts
- Andra derives from the Greek word 'aner' (genitive 'andros'), which means man or strong warrior.
- Andra is sometimes chosen as an alternative to similar-sounding names like Andrea, Audra, or Sandra.