Andra

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysGreekRising fast
#7602 2773in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a female given name

Andra is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a feminine form of Andrew — from the Greek Andreas meaning 'strong' or 'manly.' As a standalone feminine name, Andra has been used in Scandinavian countries, Romania, and in the American South as a short, elegant alternative to Andrea or Sandra.

Romanian pop star Andra has given this name contemporary visibility in Eastern Europe. Clean, strong, and beautifully minimal — Andra says everything with the fewest possible letters.

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Popularity Over Time

Andra was #3997 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7602, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Andra
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s49
2010s152
2000s332
1990s420
1980s832
1970s1,029
1960s1,232
1950s824
1940s576
1930s97
1920s11
1910s6

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(97 years, 19172024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Andra
YearBirthsRank
202414#7602
20239#10375
20229#10446
20218#11221
20209#10312
201916#7045
201815#7431
201726#5060
201619#6429
201510#10211
201413#8513
20138#12091
201215#7834
201119#6581
201011#9842
200912#9432
200823#5963
200726#5387
200637#3999
200552#3055

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Andra as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Andra has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 2,592 births since 1947.

Unranked
Current rank
2,592
Total births
1966
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Andra be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Andra is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #7602. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19172024) · Methodology