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.
Greek Alexandros (defender of the people)→Spanish feminine Alejandra
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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.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish feminine form used for centuries.
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Today
Alejandra remains a beloved choice, ranking #529 in the US. 54,054 babies have been named Alejandra since 1900.
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How popular is Alejandra?
1994peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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.
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Defends beauty in Spanish
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Passionate rolling
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Alexander-feminised
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Guzmán-level rock
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Empire-level presence
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L3
E5
J1
A1
N5
D4
R9
A1
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
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Personality of Alejandra
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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