Drea

♀ Girl

Pronounced DRAY-ah /ˈdreɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Short form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong'Medium

In 30 seconds: Short and striking: Drea trims Andrea — 'brave, strong' — to a sleek two beats. Cool, modern, and bold (actress Drea de Matteo).

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningShort form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong'

U.S. rank (2025)#7588 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 857

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Drea is a short form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong'. A sleek, modern nickname-name, it keeps the strength of its root in two beats.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, brave at the root, and cool.

Did you know? Drea shortens Andrea, from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave' — actress Drea de Matteo made the crisp nickname-name familiar; cool and modern.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Andrea — root etymology

Variations

AndreaDreya

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Drea de Matteo (1972-)
American actress known for her role as Adriana La Cerva on HBO's 'The Sopranos'
★Drea Kelly
American choreographer and dancer, former wife of singer R. Kelly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drea mean?

Drea shortens Andrea, from Greek 'manly, brave, strong'.

How do you pronounce Drea?

It's said DRAY-ah /ˈdreɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Drea a boy or girl name?

Drea is a girl's name.

How popular is Drea?

Drea is a rare name in the U.S.