Alexsandra
Alexsandra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alexsandra is a spelling variant of Alexandra, originating from the Greek name Alexandros. It is derived from the elements alexein, meaning 'to defend,' and aner, meaning 'man.' In the United States, it is a less common variant of the classic name Alexandra.
Popularity in the United States
2,422 babies in the United States have been named Alexsandra since 1880. It ranks #3586 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2052.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.1 %)
- TX (26.6 %)
- NY (13.6 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 233 |
| 1990-2000 | 697 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,018 |
| 2010-2019 | 308 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Nicknames
Alex, Alexa, Lexi, Ally, Sasha
Fun facts
- Alexsandra explicitly includes the letter 's' alongside 'x' to reinforce the 'ks' phonetic sound found in Alexandra.
- The name shares its ultimate historical root with the masculine name Alexander, dating back to ancient Greece.