Alexandria
Alexandria: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ · /æləɡˈzændɹi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Alexandria
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Middle English Alexandria, from Old English Alexandria, from Latin Alexandrīa, from Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexándreia), from Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros, “Alexander”) + -εια (-eia, “-ia: forming place names”), initially chiefly places founded by Alexander the Great of Macedonia and subsequently usually with reference to Alexandria in Egypt, a major Hellenistic cultural center, center of early Christianity, and continuing major international port. Compare Antioch, Seleucia, and Ptolemais. Doublet of Kandahar, Iskenderun, Scandaroon, and Alexandretta.
How popular is Alexandria?
Since 1880, 104,548 girls and 230 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexandria (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #69 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1236 in 1905. In 2025 it ranked #474 for girls, with 647 babies given the name.
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Alexandria FAQ
What does the name Alexandria mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Middle English Alexandria, from Old English Alexandria, from Latin Alexandrīa, from Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexándreia), from Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros, “Alexander”) + -εια (-eia, “-ia: forming place names”), initially chiefly places founded by Alexander the Great of Macedonia and subsequently usually with reference to Alexandria in Egypt, a major Hellenistic cultural center, center of early Christianity, and continuing major international port. Compare Antioch, Seleucia, and Ptolemais. Doublet of Kandahar, Iskenderun, Scandaroon, and Alexandretta.
What is the origin of the name Alexandria?
Alexandria is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Alexandria?
Since 1880, 104,548 girls and 230 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexandria (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #69 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1236 in 1905. In 2025 it ranked #474 for girls, with 647 babies given the name.
Is Alexandria a boy or girl name?
Alexandria is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 104,548 girls and 230 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.