Alejandra
ah-leh-HAN-drah · 4 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Greek / Spanish ◈ 4 syllables
"Defender of men, protector"

From Greek / Spanish

Alejandra means defender of the people — the Spanish feminine of Alexander, carrying the conqueror's heritage through four syllables of the most passionate language on Earth. Alejandra Guzmán is Mexican rock's queen. The name is Alexander's entire empire and library feminised through Spanish warmth.

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Alejandra at a glance
MeaningDefender of men, protector
OriginGreek / Spanish
GenderFemale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#529
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Why parents love Alejandra
  • Same Alexander heritage in the most passionate language.
  • Alejandra Guzmán is Mexican rock's queen.
  • Four syllables with a rolling Spanish sound: ah-leh-HAHN-drah.
  • Ale and Sandra are both embedded.
  • The meaning defender of the people is heroic.
The vibe of Alejandra
defenderAlexanderSpanishGuzmánrollingpassionateconquerorempire-feminised
Origin & history of Alejandra
Greek Alexandros (defender of the people) Spanish feminine Alejandra
1
Greek / Spanish roots
Alejandra is the Spanish feminine of Alexander meaning defender of the people. Alejandra Guzmán is one of Mexican rock's biggest stars. The name feminises Alexander's entire heritage through Spanish warmth.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish feminine form used for centuries.
3
Today
Alejandra remains a beloved choice, ranking #529 in the US. 54,054 babies have been named Alejandra since 1900.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Alejandra?
1994 peak year
Alejandra entered U.S. records in 1900, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1994, 2,187 babies received the name (ranked #145). Today it sits around #529, with roughly 589 babies named Alejandra each year. Alejandra's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 54,054 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,187 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #145)
589 Avg. per year
(last decade)
5,890 Total registrations
last 10 years
54,054 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #529) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Alejandra
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Alejandra's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — defending through adventure. People named Alejandra tend to be passionate, rolling, and gifted at defending beauty in Spanish.

Defends beauty in Spanish
Passionate rolling
Alexander-feminised
Guzmán-level rock
Empire-level presence
A1
L3
E5
J1
A1
N5
D4
R9
A1
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
Personality of Alejandra
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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