Alejandra

Rank 567th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alejandra was 567th most popular baby name for girls and 1,124th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 529 babies were named Alejandra in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,369 babies in the United States were named Alejandra. Today, the average age of someone named Alejandra is around 25 to 26 years old.

The name "Alejandra" is not common today.

Nicknames for Alejandra include Ale, Jandra and Aleja.

Alejandra Meaning & Origin

Alejandra is a Spanish feminine name that means "defender of mankind", often associated with strength, courage, and leadership.

The name Alejandra is described as vivacious, dignified and cultured.

Pronunciation

Alejandra is pronounced ah-leh-han-druh in English. The name Alejandra has 9 letters and 4 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alejandra

  • The name Alejandra has been used as a character name in different forms of media such as movies, television series, and books. Specifically, in DC Comics, Alejandra (Alejandra Jones) is a character who temporarily takes on the mantle of Ghost Rider.

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Geography

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