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Andrea
GirlGreek, Italian· “manly, brave”
- Meaning
- manly, brave
- Origin
- Greek, Italian
- Pronunciation
- AN-dree-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #235
- US babies 2025
- 1,317
- Best rank
- #23 (1978)
- Peak year
- 1981
Meaning and origin of Andrea
Andrea is a Greek and Italian name that means “manly, brave”.
Andrea comes from the Greek andreios, "manly" or "brave", the root of the name Andrew. In Italy, Andrea is traditionally a masculine name, the Italian form of Andrew, borne by figures such as the singer Andrea Bocelli and the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. In English-speaking countries and much of Europe, however, Andrea is used for girls, a feminine form of Andreas. In the United States it is also pronounced ahn-DRAY-uh. The name has a classic, polished feel and has been steadily used for generations. Andie, Drea and Annie can serve as nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Andria.
Popularity over time
Andrea first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 137 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #23 in 1978, and the most babies received it in 1981, when 11,686 were named Andrea. In 2025, 1,317 babies were named Andrea, and it ranked #235 nationally. That is 51% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #702 in 1920, #141 in 1950, #28 in 1980, #55 in 2000, #80 in 2010, and #235 in 2025. Of the 445,419 US girls named Andrea since records began, 22% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 86,424 babies. Since 2010, 37,183 more have been named Andrea.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include April, Sara, Kristin, Kristen, and Brandy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Andrea ranked highest in Texas, California, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #98 | 283 |
| California | #129 | 236 |
| Arizona | #144 | 43 |
| District of Columbia | #152 | 5 |
| Florida | #154 | 115 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Andrea over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Andrea is usually pronounced AN-dree-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ea”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Andria.
Middle names for Andrea
A few middle names that flow with Andrea: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Andrea
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrea mean?
Andrea is a Greek and Italian name that means “manly, brave”.
What is the origin of the name Andrea?
Andrea has Greek and Italian roots. Andrea comes from the Greek andreios, "manly" or "brave", the root of the name Andrew.
Is Andrea a popular name?
Yes. Andrea ranked #235 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Andrea a boy or girl name?
Andrea is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Andrea over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Andrea?
Andrea is usually pronounced AN-dree-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings