Girl Name
Andi
Andi is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Andi — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Andie is on your shortlist, Andi belongs in the same conversation.
Andi meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Andi has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Andi as A·N·D·I, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Andi is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Andi variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Andia, Andie, Andiy.
- Nicknames: Andi works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Andi with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Andi middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Andie, Andy, Anita, Anette, Annita — full picks on the sibling names for Andi guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Andi? Browse our names like Andi guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Andi
What does the name Andi mean?
Andi has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Andi?
The exact origin of Andi is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Andi?
Andi has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Andi a boy's or girl's name?
Andi is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Andi in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Andi sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Andi?
Names that share Andi's sound and style include Andie, Andy, Anita, Anette, Annita.
What middle names pair well with Andi?
Good middle-name fits for Andi pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Andi is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Andi is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Andi?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Andi share its rhythm without rhyming — Andie, Andy, Anita all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.