Andra
Andra is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Man, strong, or warrior.
Origin and history
Andra is a given name derived from the Greek root 'aner' or 'andros', meaning man or warrior, often related to names like Andrew or Alexander. Although more common as a feminine name in the United States, it has a long history of minor masculine usage. Over 2,500 males have been registered with this name in the U.S. since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
2,592 babies in the United States have been named Andra since 1880. It ranks #2546 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- IL (15.9 %)
- GA (15.2 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- MS (11.7 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 23 |
| 1950-1960 | 279 |
| 1960-1970 | 786 |
| 1970-1980 | 693 |
| 1980-1990 | 415 |
| 1990-2000 | 202 |
| 2000-2010 | 117 |
| 2010-2019 | 67 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Fun facts
- Andra shares its linguistic root with classic names such as Andrew and Alexander.
- While predominantly used for females in the U.S., it has maintained a steady history of masculine usage since 1880.