Sandria is of Latin origin and means "defender". It has been used predominantly among African American communities in the United States, with its peak popularity during the mid-20th century.
The name Sandria experienced popularity fluctuations over the decades. It peaked in the mid-1940s and late 1980s with 17 and 15 births respectively, but has since seen a significant decline, averaging around 6 births per year from the late 1990s to the present day. Overall, there have been 655 recorded births of the name Sandria.