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Andra

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Pronounced AHN-drah /ˈɑn.drə/High

Meaning: A feminine of Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong'; also a short form of Alexandra; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Manly; brave: Andra is a feminine of Andrew. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA feminine of Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong'; also a short form of Alexandra; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7602 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,560

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Andra is a feminine of Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong'; it is also a short form of Alexandra (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AHN-drah').

In the U.S. it appears across many families. Rare, manly-and-brave at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Andrew comes from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong' — Andra is a feminine form (also a short form of Alexandra), crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AHN-drah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Andra — routes layered

Variations

AndreaAundraAndriya

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andra mean?

Andra is a feminine of Andrew — Greek 'manly; brave'; also a short form of Alexandra; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Andra?

It's said AHN-drah /ˈɑn.drə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andra a boy or girl name?

Andra is a girl's name.

How popular is Andra?

Andra is a rare name in the U.S.

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