Alexandra

Rank 189th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alexandra was 189th most popular baby name for girls and 432nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,544 babies were named Alexandra in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,179 babies in the United States were named Alexandra. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alexandra is around 27 to 28 years old.

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

Nicknames for Alexandra include Alex, Lexi and Andra.

Alexandra Meaning & Origin

Alexandra is a classic and elegant name of Greek origin, signifying a 'defender and protector of mankind', implying strength, courage, and leadership.

The name Alexandra is described as royal, multiculturally appealing and tenacious.

Pronunciation

Alexandra is pronounced ah-le-xan-dra in English. The name Alexandra has 9 letters and 3, 4 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alexandra

Alexandra is a name shared by many royalty across the globe, including queens and princesses.

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Data Source

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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