Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Alandra since 1964
Babies named Alandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 309 |
| 2000s | 323 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Alandra is a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1964. It never broke into the top 1000 names, though it saw its peak year in 1995. Usage has been falling since 1996, reflecting its status as a brief trend rather than a lasting classic. The name likely draws from the popular Al- prefix (as in Alana or Alexandra) and the suffix -andra, reminiscent of names like Cassandra. Its appeal appears rooted in a melodic, romantic sound rather than historical depth.
Alandra appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the fashionable prefix Al- combined with the suffix -andra, which may echo names like Alexandra or Cassandra. It first appeared in the United States in the mid-1960s, aligning with the trend of creating novel feminine names. Its usage has been modest, never entering the top 1000, but it saw modest popularity in the 1990s before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Andra, Lani
Sibling names for Alandra
Names that share Alandra's style, for a brother or sister.
