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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Defender of mankind
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- al-eg-ZAN-drah
Alexandra is a Greek name meaning "defender of mankind," pronounced al-eg-ZAN-drah. It's a timeless classic, and SSA records for the name stretch all the way back to 1894, so it's been in steady use in the U.S. for well over a century. If you're researching it for a daughter, you're looking at a name with real staying power rather than a fleeting trend.
Meaning & Origin of Alexandra
Meaning: Defender of mankind.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Alexandra
al-eg-ZAN-drahIPA /ælɪɡˈzændrə/
Popularity of Alexandra
Alexandra hit its peak popularity at #26 in 1995, when 10,160 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had cooled to #221, with 1,387 girls named Alexandra that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Alexandra mean?
Defender of mankind. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Alexandra?
Alexandra is pronounced al-eg-ZAN-drah (IPA: /ælɪɡˈzændrə/).
Is Alexandra a popular name right now?
Alexandra peaked at #26 in 1995 and is ranked #221 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1894–2024.)
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