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Dreya

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Pronounced DRAY-ah /ˈdreɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong'; also used as a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Manly; brave (via Andrea): Dreya. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DRAY-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA short form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong'; also used as a modern coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4909 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 389

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720032025

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

Dreya is a short form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong'; it is also used as a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DRAY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern short form. Rare, brave at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Andrea comes from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong' — Dreya is a short form (also a modern coinage), crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DRAY-ah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Andrea — routes layered

Variations

DreyahAndrea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dreya mean?

Dreya is a short form of Andrea — Greek 'manly; brave; strong'; also a modern coinage, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dreya?

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

Is Dreya a boy or girl name?

Dreya is a girl's name.

How popular is Dreya?

Dreya is a rare name in the U.S.

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