Alessandra
Alessandra is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alessandra is the Italian form of Alexandra, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Alexandros. It translates to defender of mankind. In the United States, it has grown in popularity as an elegant, classic alternative to Alexandra.
Popularity in the United States
24,836 babies in the United States have been named Alessandra since 1880. It ranks #921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #399.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23 %)
- TX (18.3 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- NJ (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 51 |
| 1960-1970 | 177 |
| 1970-1980 | 335 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,135 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,518 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,989 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,951 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,663 |
Famous people named Alessandra
- Alessandra Ambrosio: Model, Television personality
- Alessandra Torresani: Actress
- Alessandra Mastronardi: Actress
Nicknames
Ale, Ali, Sandra, Lessy
Fun facts
- Alessandra is the primary Italian feminine form of Alexander, widely used throughout Italy for centuries.
- The name has risen steadily in U.S. popularity over recent decades, ranking among the top 400 female names in recent years.