| Gender | 👩 Girl |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \a-lexa-ndra, alex(an)-dra\ |
| Number in U.S | 👶 237,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 340 |
| Numerology | 🔢 8 |
| Name origin | 🌍 Greek |
The name Alexandra meanings and origins
The name Alexandra has 2 origins; the Greek form on the name means “ Defender of mankind “ and the English form of the name means “ Defender of mankind “. There is a big difference between the two forms of the name, the English form of the name has been used mostly for girls. The name Alexandra is also the feminine form of the name Alexander. The two names, “ Alexander “ and “ Alexandra “ are both derived from the word “ Alexein “. This name is a 4 syllable name and it is easy to be pronounced.
Personality of the name
As there is a secret behind every name, the name Alexandra has a secret behind itself. Also here we have the letter analysis of the name;
A is for a accomplished, in all that you do.
L is for luster, Your shine
E is for extra, those little things you do
X is for x! the mysterious side of you !
A is for altruism, the unselfish you
N is for neatness, your orderly way
D is for dashing, the romantic you !
R is for refreshing, the sparkling you
A is for accord, the harmony you spread
If you are named Alexandra, you want fame got doing something impressive unusual. You also possess a creative mind with excellent problem solving ability. You can balance your emotion and emotion is what is the most important thing to you. There might be people who get jealous of you. You have abilities that make you a powerful person and you can always stand out in the crowd.
The name Alexandra popularity
The name is not is rare name in Georgia. The given name is the 48th most common baby girl’s name. In the year 1993, near 173 babies were named Alexandra. This name was recorded 234649 times in the SSA public database, since 1889 up to 2018.
This name first appeared in the year 1894; at that year near the name Alexandra was given to 5 new born babies. The time that the name became popular is related to the year 1984 with a rank of 96 nationwide and was registered 2814 times as a baby girl’s name. This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in one of the states of the United States of America.
Famous people named Alexandra
As you know, famous people can influence the name’s popularity. If you consider well known characters named what your baby is going to be named, here we have a list of famous people named Alexandra.
Alexandra Daddario who is a TV actress
Alexandra Leona Bryant who is a model
Alexandra Beaton who in a TV actress
Alexandra Botez who is a twitch star
Similar names to the name Alexandra
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Alex, Alexa, Alexie, Allie, Lexi, Sandy and Xandra
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My only daughter is called Alexandra. I love this name because It'signifies stren'th and I really wanted by baby to be a strong person.
My sisters called Alexandra but we all call her Ali. She gets angry but It's to hard to "change our ways" and call her Alexandra...It's TOO LONG
I just named one of my twin girls Alexandra Marie. I love it. They're only 3 months old. I didn't realize that it was so popular though. I don't know anyone with the name, i've just always liked it.
My middle name is Alexandra, I like it, but It's pretty long, and I have a short first and last name.
omgeee so many people have the name Alexandra i think its a great name .... my name is Alexandra and i love it there are many nick names Alex, Alexa lols i LOVE my name!
Alexandra is a beautiful name, it will bring the girl luck in the future.. she will be a very pretty girl if she has the name of alexandra.. and as she is at a young age she will hate the name... but as you grow older you learn to realize its not that bad.. and then you learn a bit about such a beautiful name ! x
I love my name although I used to hate it for being too fussy. I like it now because its not that common. People always compliment me on my name and alot of people have said its their name of choice for a future baby.
Having spent many years in the forces, a real good friend of mine, who I'd known since I joined, was called Alexander. We eventually lost contact after the 1st Gulf War - I was also involved in a motorbike accident in which I nearly died! The helmet which ensured my survival was his - after recovery, my wife had a daughter and we named her Alexandra.....
i love it because It's my name, and because it has a beautiful sound to it!
im 12 years old and my name is Alexandra. Everyone that I know is too lazy call me Alexandra So they make up names like Allison Alex Ally Al and I just want them to call by my name. Ive told them vefore but they dont listen
I love my name. The worst part is when people see my name on a list and think I am a boy. I hate it even more when people call me Alexis or Alexandria. But, other than that, Alexandra is an awesome name.
my name is alexandra and for many years i wouldnt let anyone call me anything else. but people are just too lazy to say alexandra and everyone calls me something different. often alex or aly but thats not all...its too long for me i think
My father is from Alexandria,Egypt and that is how I got this LOVELY name. My family usually calls me Alex, unless they are really mad at me and then'they call me Alexandra. Many people call me Ali, and some call me Alexandra the Great, because, well I am. This is probably the best name in the world.
I happen'to love my name. Alexandra is often associated with Alexandera Egypt and Alexander the Great. I think it is a very lovely name. There are many nicknames which i go by, such as Alex, Ally, Ally Gator, Al, and more. I think this name is classic, when I was younger I went by Alex and now that i am married and have two kids of my own I go by Alexandra.
My names Alexandra and i hate it, people are always calling me Alexandria and spelling it wrong. also its so common, every where you go there is someone named Alex or Alexandra.
my daughters name is Alix, i love it and i dont know of any other Alix's yet. i think its a beautiful name and suits her as the meaning suggests noble, and noble she is.
My daughter is named Alexandra, and it means Helper of Mankind. My husband liked that bit, but I didn't, and I still don't. I'm just glad little Alexandra Anne turned out fine!
When i have my baby this is what im going to name her. Shes going to be named after my great grandfather Alexander.
Alexandra is the name of my one and only grandchild aged just 7 years. It is such a beautiful name and really suits her as she will stick up for anyone who she feels is being treated unfairly. We live in the UK where this name is not very common and there is only one other girl in her'school with this name. We tend to call her Alex and she is happy with this. She also happens to love her name too.
My name is Alexandra...i love it...its really long though, sometimes it gets cut off and teache's have mistaked it for alexander (embarrasing)...not a lot of people call me by my whole name, they call me...ale, alex...my parents are spanish so they call me alejandra.
My name is Alexandra and I hate it. I have a very unusaul taste in names and It's too common. I have had an Alexandra in my class one too many times and in year one and 2 i had to deal with people calling me Alexandra McK because there was another Alexandra M. I hate being called Alex becaus eIt's boring, and becaus eIt's my cousins name and a guys name too so people call me Lexa
I'm 30 years old and have met maybe 5 people with this name... It'seems to be growing in popularity though.
I luv the name Alexandra i named my daughter that and i also have alot of friends with the name alexandra and same with my duaghter there are actually 5 girls with the name alexandra in her class.
I love this name! I think It's beautiful and I love that it can be shortened to Alex. I recently got my name legally changed to Alexandra, I prefer to be called Alex though. The reason I picked Alexandra over Alex was so that I could have the best of both names! Every Alexandra and Alex i've known have been sweet too, so I have no bad memories associated with this name.
My sister is named Alexandra, but everyone calls her Allie. The only problem with that is that our aunt spells her name wrong (Ally)
I think the name Alexandra Rose is just so beautiful and timeless. you could nebver go wrong with this name,it is timeless.
Hey,my name is Alexandra and I'm 12. I really like my name. I'mean think of the poor babies who get stuck with these off the wall names. I'm proud and thankful to be an Alexandra. A lot of people call me Alex, Aly or Alexis. I don't really mind. Being an Alexandra ROCKS MY SOCKS!!!XD
My name *is* Alexandra and I do love my name. I was named after a grandfather (whose name was Alexander, obviously). Only thing I hate is when people try to put an i in my name and make it Alexandria. I HATE that with a passion! I was called Lexy at home when I was a child and Alexandra at school.
My best friends name is Alexandra! I LOVE Her'sOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!! Everyone just calls her Alex though..
My name is Alexandra and i love it. I love the meaning and everything. Im glad my parents changed their mind on my name because they were gonna name me lincoln. What a weird name for a girl lol!
My name is Alexandra too. My whole name is Alexandra Skye Rivera. People seem to like it alot but It's ok I guess. Its growing on me. I get called Alex, Allie, Sandra (by my little cousin) and Allibaba (my mother) :)