Alexandria

Rank 410th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alexandria was 410th most popular baby name for girls and 835th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 766 babies were named Alexandria in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,386 babies in the United States were named Alexandria. 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 Alexandria is around 25 to 28 years old.

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

Nicknames for Alexandria include Alex and Lexi.

Alexandria Meaning & Origin

Alexandria is a historical name of Greek origin, denoting "defender of mankind," often evoking images of the ancient, scholarly city in Egypt known for its spectacular library and lighthouse.

The name Alexandria is described as refined, intellectual and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Alexandria is pronounced ah-le-xan-dree-ah in English. The name Alexandria has 10 letters and 5 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alexandria

Alexandria is one of the few cities in the world to have served as the capital for multiple countries throughout history. It was the capital city of the Roman province of Egypt, Ptolemaic Egypt, and Byzantine Egypt.

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