Alexandra
Alexandra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɹə/ · /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑn.dɹə/
Meaning and origin of Alexandra
Root meaning: “the man who repels [enemies]”
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-, stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”)). Feminine form of Alexander (“the man who repels [enemies]”). The community in Prince Edward Island is named after Queen Alexandra (1844–1925).
How popular is Alexandra?
Since 1880, 245,451 girls and 869 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #26 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #1037 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #237 for girls, with 1,314 babies given the name.
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Alexandra FAQ
What does the name Alexandra mean?
Alexandra traces back to a root meaning "the man who repels [enemies]". A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-, stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”)). Feminine form of Alexander (“the man who repels [enemies]”). The community in Prince Edward Island is named after Queen Alexandra (1844–1925).
What is the origin of the name Alexandra?
Alexandra is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Alexandra?
Since 1880, 245,451 girls and 869 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #26 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #1037 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #237 for girls, with 1,314 babies given the name.
Is Alexandra a boy or girl name?
Alexandra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 245,451 girls and 869 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.