Andela
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Andela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 11 babies have been named Andela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Andela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,059 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,059
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Andela
Andela is a girl name .
Andela is currently ranked #28,059 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Andela include And, Ande, Andey, Andeie, Any, Anie, and Andkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Andela include Anderson, Andersyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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