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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Andra — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Andora|Andrae
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Andra

◈

AHN-druh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#7602
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#7602
Popularity score: 10
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#7602 in 2024
5yr
+2773 ranks
Velocity
+2773
Birth frequency
3.9 per 1,000,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12356 in 2023

Peak: #12141 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #12356 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7602 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Andra

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7602

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2773 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticScottishUnisex2-syllableNatureStrongWarriorGroundedCoolRare
Character
strong independencecreative spiritgraceful resiliencethoughtful leadership
STRONG
High confidence

Andra is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7602 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2773 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Andra at a Glance
Meaning:Strong and worthy; a warrior. Derived from the Gaelic element meaning 'strong' or 'fierce,' Andra conveys resilience and martial virtue.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#7602 in 2024
5yr change:+2773 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #7602 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Andra Day
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter (though typically female-presenting, name used unisex)
Similar Sound
AndrAnderAndorArden◈ArranAldren
Similar Style
Rowan◈Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinnianStellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Andra
Wren◈IvyHazel◈Beckett◈Rowan◈Soren◈PhoebeQuinn◈
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Rowan◈
Irish · #266
↓ Declining
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #4358
↑↑ Surging
Caspian◈
Persian · —
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #14996
↓ Declining
Madelyn
Celtic · #65
→ Stable
Lyla
Celtic · #83
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Andra · Overview
Summary

Andra is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7602 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Andra scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2773 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Andra carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Andra is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
andra.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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