Andra Unisex

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-dra /ˈændrə/

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: Greek: brave; Hebrew: manly

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Andra has its roots in the Greek name Andreas, which is derived from the Greek word "aner," meaning "man" or "warrior." The name Andreas was popularized in early Christian texts, particularly due to Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who is often depicted as a symbol of strength and courage. The name made its way into Latin as Andreas and was subsequently adopted into various languages, including Old French as "André," before evolving into its modern forms in English and other languages.

Historically, the name Andra has been associated with notable figures, particularly in the context of saints and biblical narratives. Saint Andrew, celebrated on November 30, has been a significant figure in Christianity, especially in Scotland, where he is the patron saint.

The name's association with strength and valor has contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures. In the Middle Ages, the name was often used in religious contexts, reflecting the importance of saints in everyday life.

Culturally, Andra has been linked to themes of bravery and resilience, qualities that have made it a favored choice in various traditions. The name has also been adapted into several diminutive forms, such as Andi or Andy, which have been used affectionately in different cultures.

The historical significance of Andra, rooted in its etymological origins and the legacy of Saint Andrew, has allowed it to maintain a presence across different societies, symbolizing strength and a connection to heritage.

Famous people named Andra

In this section, you will find notable people named Andra. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Andra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Andra who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Andra Day is a singer and songwriter best known for Rise Up, Cheers to the Fall, and The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

Andra McKee is a professional golfer best known for competing in the LPGA Tour.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Andra, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AnnaAvaAriaAlinaAmaraAlyssa

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Andra. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AngelaAnyaAlyssaAudraIndraCandraSondra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Andra was first seen in the United States in 1917.

Andra has ranked as high as #1074 nationally, which occurred in 1967, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, New York, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Andra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Andra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Andra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Andra.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 12 0 12
2024 14 0 14
2023 14 5 9
2022 9 0 9
2021 8 0 8
2020 14 5 9
2019 16 0 16
2018 20 5 15
2017 31 5 26
2016 28 9 19
2015 20 10 10
2014 21 8 13
2013 15 7 8
2012 25 10 15
2011 32 13 19
2010 11 0 11
2009 12 0 12
2008 34 11 23
2007 40 14 26
2006 46 9 37
2005 62 10 52
2004 52 17 35
2003 56 16 40
2002 40 11 29
2001 46 14 32
2000 61 15 46
1999 52 14 38
1998 45 15 30
1997 49 15 34
1996 50 14 36
1995 44 16 28
1994 66 17 49
1993 76 29 47
1992 85 26 59
1991 68 26 42
1990 87 30 57
1989 104 40 64
1988 99 36 63
1987 99 26 73
1986 110 32 78
1985 116 39 77
1984 141 52 89
1983 132 39 93
1982 136 45 91
1981 166 54 112
1980 144 52 92
1979 157 59 98
1978 144 48 96
1977 143 57 86
1976 159 66 93
1975 165 81 84
1974 174 73 101
1973 139 67 72
1972 213 75 138
1971 219 90 129
1970 209 77 132
1969 238 68 170
1968 223 87 136
1967 243 92 151
1966 229 99 130
1965 164 82 82
1964 182 84 98
1963 170 76 94
1962 167 68 99
1961 170 59 111
1960 232 71 161
1959 242 62 180
1958 153 46 107
1957 99 44 55
1956 104 29 75
1955 93 28 65
1954 93 26 67
1953 89 26 63
1952 95 12 83
1951 65 0 65
1950 70 6 64
1949 87 7 80
1948 77 9 68
1947 83 7 76
1946 68 0 68
1945 56 0 56
1944 79 0 79
1943 61 0 61
1942 32 0 32
1941 34 0 34
1940 22 0 22
1939 24 0 24
1938 14 0 14
1937 11 0 11
1936 8 0 8
1935 10 0 10
1934 11 0 11
1933 9 0 9
1932 5 0 5
1930 5 0 5
1922 6 0 6
1921 5 0 5
1917 6 0 6

Top States for Andra (2007)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%