Girl · #13,316 in 2026

Shandera

Chandelure, known in Japan as Chandela (シャンデラ), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise. Designed by Ken Sugimori, they were introduced in the video games Pokémon Black and White. Chandelure is the evolved form of Lampent and the final evolution of Litwick.

Current Rank
#13,316
Peak Rank
#13,316 (1992)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1992
First Year
1992
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#13316
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shandera

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Chandelure, known in Japan as Chandela (シャンデラ), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise. Designed by Ken Sugimori, they were introduced in the video games Pokémon Black and White. Chandelure is the evolved form of Lampent and the final evolution of Litwick.

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The Story of Shandera

Shandera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 5 Shanderas were born — ranking #13,316 that year. As of 2026, Shandera ranks #13,316 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Shanderas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shandera

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shandera is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shandera

What does the name Shandera mean?
Chandelure, known in Japan as Chandela (シャンデラ), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise. Designed by Ken Sugimori, they were introduced in the video games Pokémon Black and White. Chandelure is the evolved form of Lampent and the final evolution of Litwick.
How popular is Shandera in 2026?
In 2026, Shandera ranks #13,316 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shandera most popular?
Shandera reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #13,316 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Shandera a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shandera is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shandera?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shandera include Adeva, Alaxandria, Aleandra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shandera

Shandera is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Shandera's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #13,316. Use the chart and map above to compare Shandera's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.