Andreya
Meaning of Andreya
Andreya is a feminine variant of the Greek-derived name Andreas, whose etymological roots in the masculine noun andrós—signifying “man” or “manly”—have been transmitted into English via Latin and subsequent vernacular adaptations; within Anglo-American contexts, it is articulated as /ænˈdreɪə/ in American English and often as /ænˈdriə/ in British English. According to data compiled by the United States Social Security Administration, Andreya has maintained a presence in the national naming lexicon since its first recorded instances in 1968, with annual occurrences ranging from five to forty-nine births and most recently registering six instances (ranked 944th) in 2024, thereby underscoring its status as a name of limited but persistent use. This pattern of modest fluctuation—peaking briefly in the early 1980s at rank 758 before stabilizing in the lower reaches of the top-1000—suggests a deliberate selection by parents seeking both a distinctive alternative to the more ubiquitous Andrea and a nominal form imbued with classical resonance and associations of strength and leadership. In sum, Andreya occupies a distinctive position within contemporary Anglo-American onomastics, where its scholarly etymology and restrained popularity confer upon it a subtle yet discernible appeal.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as an-DRAY-uh (/ænˈdreɪə/)
British English
- Pronunced as an-DREE-uh (/ænˈdriə/)
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Notable People Named Andreya
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