The nameAndreia

Andreia is a Portuguese girl's name, a form of Andrea.

Meaning

Like Andrew, it comes from the Greek andreios, "manly, brave".

Origin

Greek, through Portuguese.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.

Popularity of the name Andreia

Andreia in France

1716thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2003peak year (35 births)
820babies named Andreia in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Andreia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 255 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Andreia. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Andreia in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Andreia mean?

Like Andrew, it comes from the Greek andreios, "manly, brave".

What is the origin of the name Andreia?

Greek, through Portuguese.

Is Andreia a girl's or a boy's name?

Andreia is a girl's name.