Holding steady.
Popularity of Andera since 1944
Babies named Andera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 176 |
| 1970s | 226 |
| 1980s | 206 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Andera is a relatively rare variant of the more common Andrea, which itself is the feminine form of Andrew. First recorded in 1944, the name saw its peak popularity in 1976, when it was given to 5 baby girls. Since then, its usage has remained very low, with only a few occurrences per decade. The name is most closely associated with the 1970s, though it has not experienced any revival. Andera is typically chosen by parents looking for a distinctive spelling of a familiar name. Despite its scarcity, it has a straightforward pronunciation and easy nickname options like Andi or Andy.
Andera is a respelling of Andrea, the feminine form of Andrea (from Greek Andreas), ultimately from aner 'man'. The name was adopted in English-speaking countries, with the variant 'Andera' emerging as a less common spelling. It saw a slight peak in the 1970s in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andi, Andy, Drea
Sibling names for Andera
Names that share Andera's style, for a brother or sister.
