Alejandra
“defender of mankind”
Spain origin · Unisex name
#548US 2023
553Births / yr
↑Rising
51.9kAll-time births
📅 Since 190000.12% of births at peak
How to pronounce Alejandra
a-le-khan-dra
/a-le-khan-dra/ · · 4 syllables
“defender of mankind”
Spain origin · Unisex name
What does Alejandra mean and where does it come from?
Alejandra is a Spanish feminine form of the name Alexander. It has Greek origins, derived from the name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος), which means 'defender of men'. Alejandra has been a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries since the 20th century. Famous people with this name include the Mexican act
Cultural significance
Alejandra has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Spain-speaking communities, where it reflects values of defender of mankind.
Peak popularity
Reached #147 in 1993 — currently #548 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Alejandra?
Alejandra works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Alejandra Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Alejandra Rose
Floral · soft ending
Alejandra Mae
Sweet · timeless
Alejandra Claire
French influence · crisp
Alejandra Jane
Literary · strong
Alejandra Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Alejandra right now?
Rising — up 20 spots — currently #548 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Alejandra
Alejandra has been a beloved American name for over 124 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1900. A total of 51,932 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #1890 in 1900 to #548 in 2023. Alejandra is used for both genders: 99% female and 1% male.
Names that peaked alongside Alejandra in 1993:
Alejandra by decade
Alejandra peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | |
| 1910s | 82 | |
| 1920s | 166 | |
| 1930s | 129 | |
| 1940s | 155 | |
| 1950s | 160 | |
| 1960s | 411 | |
| 1970s | 2,090 | |
| 1980s | 5,716 | |
| 1990s ★ | 19,265 | |
| 2000s | 15,610 | |
| 2010s | 7,591 | |
| 2020s | 551 |
What are good nicknames for Alejandra?
BULGARIAN
AleksandrinaSashka
CROATIAN
SandaSandraSaša
DANISH
Sandra
DUTCH
AlexSandraXandra
What names sound and feel like Alejandra?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Alejandra also consider these
Alegandra
Spain · defender of mankind
Alexandra
Greece · defender of mankind
Alezandra
Greece · defender of mankind;
Alijandra
Spanish-speaking countries · defender of mankind
Allesandra
Italy · A beloved name
Allexandra
Greece · defender of mankind
Alizandra
American · Derived from 'Alexander',
Alandra
Spain · defender of mankind
How is Alejandra written in other languages?
Gender variants of Alejandra
Aleksander ALBANIANSkender ALBANIANAlexander ANCIENT GREEKAlexandros ANCIENT GREEKIskandar ARABICAleksandr ARMENIANAlesander BASQUEAliaksandr BELARUSIANAlexandros BIBLICAL GREEKAlexander BIBLICALAleksandar BULGARIANSasho BULGARIANÀlex CATALANAlexandre CATALANAleksandar CROATIANSandi CROATIANSaša CROATIANAleš CZECHAlexandr CZECHAleksander DANISHAlex DANISHAlexander DANISHSander DANISHAlex DUTCHAlexander DUTCHLex DUTCHSander DUTCHXander DUTCHAl ENGLISHAlec ENGLISHAlex ENGLISHAlexander ENGLISHLex ENGLISHSandy ENGLISHXander ENGLISHZander ENGLISHAleĉjo ESPERANTOAleksandro ESPERANTOAleksander ESTONIANAle FINNISHAleksanteri FINNISHSamppa FINNISHSanteri FINNISHSanttu FINNISHAlex FRENCHAlexandre FRENCHSacha FRENCHSasha FRENCHAlexandre GALICIANAleksandre GEORGIANSandro GEORGIANAlex GERMANAlexander GERMANSascha GERMANAlexander GREEK MYTHOLOGYAlexandros GREEK MYTHOLOGYAlexandros GREEKAlex HUNGARIANAlexander HUNGARIANSándor HUNGARIANSanyi HUNGARIANAlex ICELANDICAlexander ICELANDICIskandar INDONESIANAlastar IRISHAle ITALIANAlessandro ITALIANAlex ITALIANSandro ITALIANAleksandrs LATVIANAleksandras LITHUANIANAca MACEDONIANAce MACEDONIANAco MACEDONIANAleksandar MACEDONIANSasho MACEDONIANIskandar MALAYAleksandru MEDIEVAL SLAVICAleksander NORWEGIANAlex NORWEGIANAlexander NORWEGIANSander NORWEGIANSikandar PASHTOEskandar PERSIANAleks POLISHAleksander POLISHOlek POLISHAlex PORTUGUESEAlexandre PORTUGUESEXande PORTUGUESEXandinho PORTUGUESEAlex ROMANIANAlexandru ROMANIANSandu ROMANIANAleks RUSSIANAleksandr RUSSIANSanya RUSSIANSasha RUSSIANShura RUSSIANAlasdair SCOTTISHAlastair SCOTTISHAlistair SCOTTISHAlister SCOTTISHAlly SCOTTISHSawney SCOTTISHAca SERBIANAco SERBIANAleksandar SERBIANSaša SERBIANAleš SLOVAKAlexander SLOVAKAleks SLOVENEAleksander SLOVENEAleš SLOVENESandi SLOVENESaša SLOVENESašo SLOVENEAle SPANISHAlejandro SPANISHAlex SWEDISHAlexander SWEDISHSander SWEDISHİskender TURKISHAleks UKRAINIANAleksandr UKRAINIANOleksander UKRAINIANOleksandr UKRAINIANOles UKRAINIANSasha UKRAINIANSikandar URDUSender YIDDISH
Common questions about the name Alejandra
What does the name Alejandra mean?
Alejandra means "defender of mankind" — a name rooted in Spain tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Alejandra?
Alejandra is currently ranked #548 as a baby name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.
What is the cultural origin of Alejandra?
Alejandra originates from Spain tradition. Spain names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Alejandra?
Alejandra pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Spain heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Alejandra more of a girl or boy name?
Alejandra is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.
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