#4262024 rank
2015peak year
24,136babies named Alessandra since 1880
▼ 28%5-year trend
Alessandra popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Alessandra mean?
The Italian feminine of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men', from alexein, 'to defend', and aner, 'man'. Spread by Alexander the Great's fame.
OriginItalian
Syllables4
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
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