Gender-Neutral Name
Andra
Andra is a gender-neutral name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a gender-neutral name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Andra? It is a neutral name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Anitra.
Andra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Andra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Andra as A·N·D·R·A, with 5 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Andra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Andra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Andraa, Andrae, Andray, Andr.
- Nicknames: And and A.
- Middle names: Pair Andra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Andra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Anitra, Andre, Aundra, Andrew, Andres — full picks on the sibling names for Andra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Andra? Browse our names like Andra 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 Andra
What does the name Andra mean?
Andra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a neutral name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Andra?
The exact origin of Andra is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Andra?
Andra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Andra a boy's or girl's name?
Andra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Andra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Andra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Andra?
Names that share Andra's sound and style include Anitra, Andre, Aundra, Andrew, Andres.
What middle names pair well with Andra?
Good middle-name fits for Andra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Andra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Andra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Andra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Andra share its rhythm without rhyming — Anitra, Andre, Aundra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.