Girl Name
Nedra
Nedra 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.
Nedra — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Nader is on your shortlist, Nedra belongs in the same conversation.
Nedra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Nedra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Nedra as N·E·D·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Nedra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Nedra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Nedraa, Nedrae, Nedray, Nedr.
- Nicknames: Ned and N.
- Middle names: Pair Nedra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Nedra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Nader, Nettie, Neda, Nelda, Nelma — full picks on the sibling names for Nedra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Nedra? Browse our names like Nedra 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 Nedra
What does the name Nedra mean?
Nedra 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 Nedra?
The exact origin of Nedra is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Nedra?
Nedra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Nedra a boy's or girl's name?
Nedra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Nedra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Nedra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Nedra?
Names that share Nedra's sound and style include Nader, Nettie, Neda, Nelda, Nelma.
What middle names pair well with Nedra?
Good middle-name fits for Nedra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Nedra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Nedra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Nedra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nedra share its rhythm without rhyming — Nader, Nettie, Neda all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.