Is Shandra a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Shandra is commonly used as a Girl name.

Shandra Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAN-dra / ˈʃændrə

Sanskrit; English

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'brilliant'; English: 'defender'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shandra has roots in Sanskrit, where it is often associated with brightness and brilliance. It is also used in English-speaking countries, where it may be seen as a modern variation of names like Chandra. The name has gained some popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary influences. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and positive connotations.

Trend Summary

Shandra has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in the late 20th century.

Variants

Chandra

International Variants

Chandra (Sanskrit)
Shandara (English)

Famous people named Shandra

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Fictional characters named Shandra

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Sibling Suggestions

Shanice Shanaya Samantha Sierra Sabrina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shandra was first seen in the United States in 1945. Shandra has ranked as high as #963 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Shandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shandra (1994)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1945	6
1949	6
1951	5
1952	8
1954	5
1955	6
1957	17
1958	31
1959	22
1960	27
1961	25
1962	22
1963	20
1964	42
1965	39
1966	52
1967	51
1968	49
1969	101
1970	101
1971	109
1972	116
1973	111
1974	115
1975	101
1976	127
1977	126
1978	102
1979	107
1980	123
1981	117
1982	94
1983	101
1984	103
1985	84
1986	92
1987	87
1988	74
1989	70
1990	61
1991	47
1992	38
1993	36
1994	35
1995	29
1996	25
1997	28
1998	25
1999	18
2000	16
2001	13
2002	13
2003	7
2004	14
2006	8
2007	5
2008	6