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Alexandra
GirlMeaning of Alexandra: Greek: 'defender of men'
Alexandra is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 239th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 215th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#239
1,314 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#215
226 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
246,320
First recorded 1894 · peak 1993
Trend
falling
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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