Chandra

Chandra is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2001.

Chandra at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Chandra

Chandra belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Chandra first appears in Social Security records in 1935. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #307 in 1975, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 17,282 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chandra in US records

First recorded (US)
1935
Best US rank
#307 in 1975
Peak year
1975
Total since 1880
17,282

Chandra in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#3247 in 2000
Babies named Chandra in 2001
3
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chandra mean?

The meaning of Chandra is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Chandra a boy or girl name?

Chandra is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2001.

What origin is the name Chandra?

Chandra comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Chandra?

Chandra first appears in US records in 1935. Its best-ever ranking was #307 in 1975, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].