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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Chandra — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Chandon|Chane
SanskritGirl→ Stable

Chandra

CHUN-druh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11381 in 2023

Peak: #11381 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11381 in 2023

Peak: #11381 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152023

Rank #11381 · Rising since 2015

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

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Chandra scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritHinduCelestialMythological2-syllableMoon deityFeminineSpiritualSouth AsianSoftRising
Character
luminous gracepeaceful wisdomgentle strengthcelestial calmintuitive awareness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Chandras

resilientdedicatedauthoritativecompassionateintelligent
STRONG
High confidence

Chandra is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Chandra at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'moon'. In Hindu tradition, Chandra is the lunar deity and represents coolness, gentleness, and divine radiance.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#11381 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Chandra Wilson
Actress
Chandra Levy
Bureau of Prisons intern
Similar Sound
ChandrikaChhayaChitraKendraSandra
Similar Style
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Works well with
ArjunMayaAnayaKavyaDevSaira
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Chandra · Overview
Summary

Chandra is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Celestial · Meaningful · Mythological character
Chandra carries a soft, ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
chandra.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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