Alexandra: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced a-lig-ZAN-druh · 4 syllables
Alexandra means “to defend; man”, from Greek.
From Ancient Greek (Alexandra), from (alexo, “to defend”) + - (andr-, stem of (aner, “man”)). Feminine form of Alexander (“the man who repels [enemies]”). The community in Prince Edward Island is named after Queen Alexandra (1844–1925).
- Meaning
- to defend; man
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- a-lig-ZAN-druh
- US rank (2025)
- #237
- US babies a year
- about 1,492 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Nicknames
- Lexi
How popular is Alexandra?
Alexandra was the #237 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,314 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #237 |
| England & Wales | #136 |
| Scotland | #147 |
| Northern Ireland | #178 |
| Ireland | #141 |
| France | #562 |
| Norway | #213 |
| Canada | #221 |
| Australia | #239 |
How old are people named Alexandra?
Half of US adults named Alexandra are older than 31; most are between 19 and 49. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Alexandra
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Alexandra have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Alexandra
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Cassandra
- Alexandria
- Alexia
- Alexa
- Karina
- Bethany
- Maya
- Nicole
- Leandra
- Tatiana
- Kyra
- Gabrielle
- Francesca
- Bianca
- Nadia
- Georgina
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Questions about Alexandra
What does the name Alexandra mean?
Alexandra means “to defend; man”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Alexandra?
Alexandra is pronounced a-lig-ZAN-druh.
How popular is the name Alexandra?
Alexandra was the #237 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,314 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Alexandra?
Half of US adults named Alexandra are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 49.