#2212024 rank
1993peak year
244,128babies named Alexandra since 1880
▼ 35%5-year trend
Alexandra popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Alexandra mean?
The feminine of Alexander, from Greek alexein 'to defend' plus andros 'of man'. Borne by queens and tsarinas across Europe.
OriginGreek
Syllables4
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Alexandra
Same era, same vibe — if you like Alexandra, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Alexandras
- Alexandra Daddario, actress
Spellings & variants
AlexandriaAlejandraAlexia
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