Aleksandra
Aleksandra is the feminine form of Alexander, originating from the Greek name 'Alexandros'
Greece origin · Girl name
3% boys97% girls
#3526US 2023
44Births / yr
Falling
2.8kAll-time births
📅 Since 196500.01% of births at peak
How to pronounce Aleksandra
AL·EKS·ANDR·uh
/ˈæl.ˈɛks.ˈændr.ə/ · stress on AL · 4 syllables
Aleksandra is the feminine form of Alexander, originating from the Greek name 'Alexandros'
Greece origin · Girl name

What does Aleksandra mean and where does it come from?

Aleksandra is the feminine form of Alexander, originating from the Greek name 'Alexandros'. It has been widely adopted in various countries, including Greece, Russia, and Poland, and has numerous spelling variations corresponding to different languages and cultures (e.g., Alexandra, Alessandra). The

Cultural significance
Aleksandra has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of greek.
Peak popularity
Reached #1735 in 2007 — currently #3526 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Aleksandra?

Aleksandra works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Aleksandra Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Aleksandra Rose
Floral · soft ending
Aleksandra Mae
Sweet · timeless
Aleksandra Claire
French influence · crisp
Aleksandra Jane
Literary · strong
Aleksandra Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Aleksandra right now?

Falling — down 107 spots — currently #3526 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 19652023#3526 · Top 2.6%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#352644▼ down 107 · -4% births
2022#341946▼ down 978 · -37% births
2021#244173▼ down 9 · +3% births
2020#243271▼ down 587 · -37% births
2015#1845112▲ up 88 · +8% births
2010#1933104▼ down 19 · +3% births
2005#1914101▲ up 440 · +53% births
2000#235466▼ down 122 · +10% births
1995#223260▲ up 1096 · +82% births
1990#332833▲ up 736 · +65% births
1985#406420▲ up 5563 · +233% births
1980#96276▼ down 2759 · -25% births
1975#68688▼ down 1608
1965#52608

The story of Aleksandra

Aleksandra is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1965. With 2,845 total births recorded, Aleksandra remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #5260 in 1965 to #3526 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Aleksandra in 2007:

Aleksandra by decade

Aleksandra peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

DecadeBirths
1960s15
1970s79
1980s187
1990s555
2000s1,004
2010s934
2020s71
💎With 2,845 total births, Aleksandra is an uncommon but established name.

What are good nicknames for Aleksandra?

BULGARIAN
AleksandrinaSashka
CROATIAN
SandaSandraSaša
DANISH
Sandra
DUTCH
AlexSandraXandra

What are the boy versions of Aleksandra?

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 Aleksandra

What does the name Aleksandra mean?
Aleksandra means "Greek" — a name rooted in Greece 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 Aleksandra?
Aleksandra is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl 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 Aleksandra?
Aleksandra originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Aleksandra?
Aleksandra is a four-syllable name pronounced AE1 L EH1 K S AE1 N D R AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Aleksandra?
Aleksandra pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.