Alejandra
Alejandra is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alejandra is the Spanish form of Alexandra, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Alexandros. It combines components meaning 'to defend' and 'man' or 'warrior'. In the United States, it gained steady popularity in the late 20th century and remains a familiar choice.
Popularity in the United States
54,015 babies in the United States have been named Alejandra since 1880. It ranks #555 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #557.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.7 %)
- TX (23.2 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- AZ (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 82 |
| 1920-1930 | 166 |
| 1930-1940 | 129 |
| 1940-1950 | 155 |
| 1950-1960 | 160 |
| 1960-1970 | 411 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,073 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,561 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,011 |
| 2000-2010 | 15,544 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,593 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,124 |
Famous people named Alejandra
- Alejandra Guzmán: Singer, Songwriter
- Alejandra Pizarnik: Poet, Writer
Nicknames
Ale, Aleja, Ali
Fun facts
- It is the feminine Spanish equivalent of Alexander, tracing back to the ancient Greek Alexandros.
- The name entered the U.S. top 200 female names during the 1990s.