A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Andreia since 1945
Babies named Andreia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 109 |
| 1980s | 158 |
| 1990s | 147 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Andreia is a Portuguese feminine form of Andrew that first appeared in U.S. records in 1945. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when the name saw its highest usage, and it has been rising again since 2021. While never common, with roughly 1 in 321,453 girls receiving the name, Andreia offers a distinctive alternative to the more widespread Andrea. The name has maintained a steady presence, particularly in Portuguese-speaking communities in the U.S.
Andreia is the Portuguese feminine form of Andrew, ultimately from Greek Andreas, derived from aner (genitive andros) meaning 'man' or 'male'. The name was popularized in Portugal and Brazil, where it has been used since at least the mid-20th century. It parallels the English Andrea and French Andrée.
“Andreia” around the world
Where Andreia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dreia, Andy, Drea
Sibling names for Andreia
Names that share Andreia's style, for a brother or sister.
