Defender of mankind
Dreya is most commonly used as a modern diminutive or creative variation of Andrea. It derives from the Greek name Andreas, which is rooted in 'aner' (man), typically interpreted as brave, manly, or defender of mankind.
Less common today
Dreya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,910 in 2017.
Media personality and fashion designer
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).