Holding steady.
Popularity of Liandra since 1989
Babies named Liandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Liandra is a modern, melodic name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of blending familiar name components. Its peak year of 2000 saw the most recorded uses, but it has since maintained a stable, low level of occurrence. Because the name has never entered the top 1,000, its one-in-N frequency is too small to calculate reliably, and it is not concentrated in any particular state. The construction Li- plus -andra places it alongside other creative coinages like Leandra and Liana, giving parents a distinctive option that still feels connected to more traditional names. Liandra has not been borne by any widely known public figures, keeping it a fresh choice unencumbered by strong associations.
Liandra is a modern coinage that emerges in the late 20th century, most likely as a creative combination of elements from established names. The prefix Li- appears in names like Liana (a short form of Juliana or Eliana) and Leandra (the feminine form of Leander). The suffix -andra echoes Alexandra (Greek 'defender of men') and Cassandra (of uncertain Greek origin). This type of blend, common in the United States since the 1970s, creates a melodic, feminine name without a single historical root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Li, Andra, Lia
Sibling names for Liandra
Names that share Liandra's style, for a brother or sister.
