Updated January 25, 2024

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  • Greek : Defender of mankind; feminine form of Alexander
  • English : Defender of mankind

What does Alexandra mean and stand for?

The name Alexandra is of Greek origin and means "defender of mankind." It is the feminine version of Alexander, which is derived from the Greek components alexein ("to defend") and anēr ("man").

Syllables: 4

Girl name variations

Alandra

Alandra

- 17% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Aleka

Aleka

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alex

Alex

+ 2% this year
Neutral
Common
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Alexa

Alexa

- 18% this year
Feminine
Uncommon
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Alexia

Alexia

+ 9% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alexis

Alexis

- 3% this year
Neutral
Uncommon
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Alexandria

Alexandria

- 13% this year
Feminine
Uncommon
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Alexandrina

Alexandrina

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alesandra

Alesandra

+ 180% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alessa

Alessa

+ 21% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alessandra

Alessandra

+ 4% this year
Feminine
Uncommon
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Allesandra

Allesandra

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Aleksey

Aleksey

+ 6% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Alexine

Alexine

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alya

Alya

- 24% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Aliki

Aliki

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alejanda

Alejanda

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Lexy

Lexy

- 7% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Lexie

Lexie

- 6% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Sandra

Sandra

- 11% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Zandra

Zandra

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Sanie

Sanie

0 % this year
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Rare
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Sandy

Sandy

+ 11% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Sandora

Sandora

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Sandrine

Sandrine

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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How Popular Is The Name Alexandra

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Alexandra steadily decreasing in popularity. Once holding a spot in the top 100 from 2000 to 2015, Alexandra still enjoys a spot in the top 150.

However, it is the 15th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Alexandra was at its peak popularity in November 2019.

Alexandra was an epithet of the goddess Hera in Greek mythology, and is still a quite popular name. It's a very common name among royalty, but can also invoke images of actress Alexandra Nicole Chando, violinist Alexandra du Bois, and actress Alexandra Shipp. It's also been a popular choice from celebrity daughters, including those of Ray Romano, Sean Astin, and Barry Gibb. Alexandra has also appeared in various entertainment mediums, including Wizards of Waverly Place, Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, and Modern Family.

Where is it Popular?

Alexandra was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Alexandra

  • Alex
  • Alexa
  • Alexie
  • Allie
  • Lexi
  • Sandy
  • >li>Xandra

Pairs well with these middle names

 

Meaning and Origin of Alexandra