Alexandria

At a Glance

Meaning

Place name honoring Alexander the Great, via the city he founded

Origin

Ancient Greek (place name)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

al-eg-ZAN-dree-ahListen

Alexandria is a girl's name rooted in Ancient Greek, a timeless classic. It's a genuine place name, honoring Alexander the Great through the city he founded — so it means roughly "city of Alexander," not "defender of mankind" as it's often listed (that meaning belongs to Alexander itself, not Alexandria). It's pronounced al-eg-ZAN-dree-ah.

Meaning & Origin of Alexandria

Meaning: Place name honoring Alexander the Great, via the city he founded.

Origin: Ancient Greek (place name).

A common claim: Widely listed as meaning 'defender of mankind/man', borrowing Alexander's meaning directly. Actually: Alexandria doesn't independently mean 'defender of mankind' — that sense belongs to Alexander itself; Alexandria is a place name meaning roughly 'city of Alexander'.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Alexandria

Popularity of Alexandria

Alexandria peaked at #69 in 1993, when 5,027 girls received the name, and has since fallen to #463 in 2024, with 675 girls given the name that year.

Names Like Alexandria

These names share Alexandria’s style, era or origin.

• Alexandra
• Anastasia
• Andrea
• Angela
• Athena
• Azalea

FAQ

What does the name Alexandria mean?

Place name honoring Alexander the Great, via the city he founded. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Alexandria?

Alexandria is pronounced al-eg-ZAN-dree-ah (IPA: /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/).

Is Alexandria a popular name right now?

Alexandria peaked at #69 in 1993 and is ranked #463 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1902–2024.)

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