UK girl's name
Andreia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "courage" or "valor".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Andreia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Andreia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 8 births.
This profile covers 129 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 128 living people in the UK are called Andreia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Andreia ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 8 girls were registered as Andreia.
- • About 128 living people in the UK are estimated to have Andreia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
8 births
Estimated living
128
2026
Meaning
What does Andreia mean?
The name Andreia originates from Ancient Greek, deriving from the Greek word "andros" meaning "man" or "warrior." It is the feminine form of the Greek male name Andreas, which translates to "manly" or "brave." The name Andreia first appeared during the classical period of Ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE.
Andreia was a name given to Greek women, often associated with strength, courage, and bravery. In Greek mythology, there are references to Andreia as an epithet for the goddess Athena, the patron deity of warriors and heroic endeavors. The name was also linked to the concept of "andreia," a virtue prized by the ancient Greeks that embodied valor, fortitude, and excellence in battle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andreia is found in Plutarch's "Parallel Lives," a biographical work written in the late 1st century CE. Plutarch mentions an Andreia who was the wife of the Spartan king Pausanias during the 5th century BCE. Another notable bearer of the name was Andreia of Delphi, a respected priestess of the Oracle of Delphi in the 4th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Andreia. In the 12th century, Andreia Dukas was a Byzantine noblewoman and the wife of the Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos. Andreia Morosini was a 16th-century Venetian noblewoman and the wife of the Doge Leonardo Donato. Andreia Gavrilović (1909-1945) was a Serbian partisan and National Hero of Yugoslavia during World War II, known for her bravery and resistance against Nazi occupation.
In the field of literature, Andreia Zafirópulu (1919-2008) was a renowned Greek novelist and playwright, known for her works exploring themes of identity, love, and the human condition. Andreia Masako (born 1975) is a Japanese-Brazilian artist and sculptor, celebrated for her innovative use of materials and exploration of cultural identities.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Andreia, a name that has embodied strength, courage, and a warrior spirit from its ancient Greek origins to the present day.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Andreia over time
The chart below shows babies named Andreia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Andreia, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andreia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Andreia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4700 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3789 | 45 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2957 | 54 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3075 | 18 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Andreia
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Andreia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Andreia in the UK right now?
In 2022, Andreia was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Andreia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 8 babies registered as Andreia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Andreia?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "courage" or "valor".
How many people are called Andreia in the UK?
A total of 129 babies have been registered as Andreia across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.