Nedra Girl

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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

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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.

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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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

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

Nedra has ranked as high as #930 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in Texas, Illinois, California, Ohio, and Louisiana.

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.

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

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. 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 8
100%