Is Nedra a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Nedra is commonly used as a Girl name.

Nedra Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NEH-dra //ˈnɛdrə//

Origin: English; Arabic

Meaning: English: 'Noble'; Arabic: 'The one who is generous'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Nedra is believed to have roots in the Slavic languages, particularly deriving from the word "nedra," which translates to "the depths" or "the womb." This etymological origin suggests a connection to themes of nurturing and depth, resonating with the feminine qualities associated with motherhood and the earth. The name may also be linked to the Greek word "nēdrā," meaning "to rest" or "to settle," further emphasizing the connotations of stability and comfort.

The transition of the name into English likely occurred through the influence of Slavic immigrants and cultural exchanges in the 19th and 20th centuries, although it does not have a direct historical lineage in English literature or texts prior to this period. Historically, the name Nedra does not appear prominently in ancient texts or significant historical figures, which makes its specific milestones somewhat obscure.

However, it gained recognition in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it was adopted by various families and featured in literature and popular culture. The name's introduction into English-speaking contexts may have been facilitated by its phonetic appeal and the growing interest in names with Slavic origins during this time.

Notably, the name has been used in various artistic expressions, including literature and film, contributing to its cultural resonance. Culturally, Nedra embodies themes of femininity and strength, often associated with nurturing aspects of nature and life.

The name's connection to depth and rest may evoke a sense of tranquility and grounding, making it appealing in various cultural narratives. While diminutive forms or variations of the name are not widely documented, the name's unique sound and meaning have allowed it to maintain a distinct identity within the broader spectrum of names derived from Slavic roots.

Famous people named Nedra

In this section, you will find notable people named Nedra. 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 Nedra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Nedra Tyre is an author best known for her novels and contributions to women's literature.

Nedra McGhee is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the R&B genre.

Sibling suggestions

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

Nina Nora Nadia Nia Nell Nyla

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Nedra. 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.

Nessa Nina Nadia Nora Nyla Nerissa Nerine

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nedra was first seen in the United States in 1906.

Nedra has ranked as high as #713 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, Ohio, Utah, and Indiana.

In the past 5 years the name Nedra has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Nedra 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 Nedra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Nedra (1986)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	8	100%

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 Nedra.

Year	Births
2016	6
2013	5
2011	5
2010	5
2005	9
2004	5
2003	8
2001	5
2000	6
1999	5
1998	5
1996	5
1994	10
1993	12
1992	13
1991	12
1990	14
1989	18
1988	20
1987	17
1986	28
1985	30
1984	93
1983	69
1982	42
1981	60
1980	55
1979	73
1978	67
1977	63
1976	64
1975	68
1974	61
1973	53
1972	66
1971	74
1970	76
1969	67
1968	81
1967	97
1966	105
1965	79
1964	114
1963	107
1962	95
1961	99
1960	110
1959	96
1958	120
1957	116
1956	98
1955	148
1954	123
1953	131
1952	128
1951	130
1950	138
1949	118
1948	109
1947	127
1946	122
1945	91
1944	123
1943	125
1942	147
1941	179
1940	158
1939	132
1938	117
1937	97
1936	105
1935	94
1934	109
1933	77
1932	102
1931	77
1930	104
1929	70
1928	70
1927	79
1926	51
1925	71
1924	65
1923	73
1922	71
1921	86
1920	75
1919	69
1918	86
1917	63
1916	84
1915	92
1914	66
1913	56
1912	45
1911	32
1910	25
1909	14
1908	18
1907	10
1906	11