Zandra
Zandra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Zandra is a feminine modern variant of Alexandra, originating from the Greek name Alexandros. It combines the traditional roots meaning 'defender' or 'protector' with a contemporary phonetic spelling starting with 'Z'. Though given to several thousand girls in the United States over the decades, it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,547 babies in the United States have been named Zandra since 1880. It ranks #2971 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19 %)
- TX (17.8 %)
- IL (9.7 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 74 |
| 1940-1950 | 274 |
| 1950-1960 | 631 |
| 1960-1970 | 566 |
| 1970-1980 | 886 |
| 1980-1990 | 442 |
| 1990-2000 | 318 |
| 2000-2010 | 229 |
| 2010-2019 | 115 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Zandra
- Zandra Rhodes: Fashion Designer, Textile Designer
Nicknames
Zan, Zandi, Zandie
Fun facts
- Zandra emerged as a phonetic variation of Xandra, which itself is a short form of Alexandra.
- Iconic British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes helped bring visibility to this spelling worldwide.