Undria
A feminine given name of unknown origin, potentially from a combination of "Under" and "Andrea".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Undria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Undria today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Undria births was 1967 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Undria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Undria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1967
5 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1967 SSA rank
#7,795
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Undria: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Undria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Undria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Undria
The name Undria has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "undara," which translates to "water lily" or "lotus flower." These aquatic plants held significant symbolism in Sumerian mythology, representing purity, rebirth, and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest known references to the name Undria can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from the city of Ur, an important Sumerian city-state. These tablets date back to around 2500 BCE and contain records of individuals bearing this name, suggesting its use as a personal name during that time period.
In the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works from Mesopotamia, there is a character named Undria who is described as a wise and revered priestess. This text, dating back to the third millennium BCE, provides further evidence of the name's antiquity and its association with spiritual or religious contexts.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Undria. One of the earliest recorded was Undria of Lagash, a Sumerian princess and high priestess who lived around 2350 BCE. She was known for her contributions to the construction and restoration of temples dedicated to the goddess Inanna.
Another famous Undria was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. She is credited with being one of the first female mathematicians and is said to have made significant contributions to the field of geometry.
In the 2nd century CE, there was an Undria who was a renowned physician and scholar in the Roman Empire. She is believed to have written several influential treatises on medicine and anatomy, although only fragments of her work have survived.
During the Islamic Golden Age, an Undria from Baghdad was a celebrated poet and calligrapher who lived in the 9th century CE. Her poetry was widely admired for its beauty and emotional depth, and her calligraphic works were considered masterpieces of the art form.
In the 15th century, there was an Undria who was a renowned artist and illuminator of manuscripts in Renaissance Italy. Her intricate and vibrant illustrations adorned many important religious and historical texts of the time, and her work is still admired today for its exquisite detail and craftsmanship.
People
Undria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Undria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Undria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Undria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Undria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Undria a common name?
We classify Undria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Undria most popular?
The single biggest year for Undria was 1967, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Undria is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Undria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Undria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Undria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Undria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Undria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Undria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Undria?
Find out how many people share the name Undria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.