Alessandra

Rank 382nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alessandra was 382nd most popular baby name for girls and 779th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 817 babies were named Alessandra in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,115 babies in the United States were named Alessandra. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alessandra is around 14 to 16 years old.

The name "Alessandra" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Alessandra include Alessa, Alex, Sandy and Ali.

Alessandra Meaning & Origin

Alessandra is an Italian name that means "defender of mankind," evoking a sense of strength, grace, and protective care.

The name Alessandra is described as classy, sophisticated and alluring.

Pronunciation

Alessandra is pronounced ah-leh-san-draw in English. The name Alessandra has 10 letters and 4 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alessandra

The name Alessandra is the feminine form of the name Alessandro, which is the Italian version of the name Alexander.

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