Chandra
Chandra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Chandra
- A unisex given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit चन्द्र (candrá, “moon”)
How popular is Chandra?
Since 1880, 17,283 girls and 66 boys in the U.S. have been named Chandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #307 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #3354 in 1969. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Chandra
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Chandra
Sister and brother names that share Chandra's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Chandra FAQ
What does the name Chandra mean?
A unisex given name from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit चन्द्र (candrá, “moon”)
What is the origin of the name Chandra?
Chandra is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Chandra?
Since 1880, 17,283 girls and 66 boys in the U.S. have been named Chandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #307 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #3354 in 1969. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Chandra a boy or girl name?
Chandra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 17,283 girls and 66 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.