Holding steady.
Popularity of Zandria since 1966
Babies named Zandria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 195 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Zandria is a rare modern invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1966, reflecting the mid-20th century trend of creating distinctive feminine names with the fashionable Z initial and the -dria ending. Its peak year was 2002, a time when unique Z names saw modest interest, but overall usage has remained stable with fewer than five annual births in most years. Unlike many similar creations, Zandria has no recorded top states of popularity, underscoring its status as a highly individual choice. The name has never entered the national top 1000, and its trajectory has remained consistently rare, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both modern and nearly unique.
Zandria is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1960s. It may have been formed by combining the popular suffix -dria with the initial Z, or as a variation of Zandra, itself a feminine form of Alexander. The name remains rare and has no long historical usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zan, Dria, Zia
Variants: Zandriya, Zandria
Sibling names for Zandria
Names that share Zandria's style, for a brother or sister.
