Chandra
Pronunciation: [ ch-ANDR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chandra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 66 babies have been named Chandra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chandra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,742 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,742
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Chandra
Chandra is a boy name .
Is Chandra a boy or girl name? Chandra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,742 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,995. Chandra is more commonly used as a girl name.
Chandra is currently ranked #39,742 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chandra include Cha, Chan, Chany, Chanie, Dra, Dray, Draie, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chandra include Chance, Chandler, Channing, Chancellor . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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