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Why parents love Alexandra- Alexander the Great gives it the most powerful military pedigree in history.
- Four syllables with a commanding rhythm: al-ex-AN-drah.
- Nickname heaven: Alex, Lexi, Lexie, Alexa, Sasha, Xandra, Andi, Sandra.
- The meaning defender of the people is heroic and aspirational.
- Queen Alexandra of Denmark made it British royalty.
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The vibe of Alexandra
powerfulregaldefendingGreekcommandingheroicversatileintelligent
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Origin & history of Alexandra
Greek Alexandros (alexein 'to defend' + anēr 'man/people')
→ feminine Alexandra
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Greek roots
Alexandra is the feminine form of Alexandros, from the Greek alexein (to defend) and anēr (man, people). Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) created the largest empire in ancient history and spread Greek culture across three continents. The feminine form has been used since antiquity. Queen Alexandra of Denmark (1844–1925) married the future King Edward VII and became one of the most popular British queens. Alexandra Palace in London is named for her. The name has been in the US top 100 for decades, appealing to parents who want strength, intelligence, and royal heritage.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Greece — used as a feminine form since antiquity; Queen Alexandra of Denmark (wife of Edward VII) popularised it in Britain.
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Today
Alexandra remains a beloved choice, ranking #151 in the US. 244,997 babies have been named Alexandra since 1894.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Britannica, SSA data
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How popular is Alexandra?
1993
peak year
Alexandra found its strongest footing in the 1990s, peaking at #28 nationally. In 1993, 10,682 babies were named Alexandra (ranked #28 nationally). In the present decade it sits around #151, with about 2,112 babies given the name annually. Alexandra has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 244,997 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
10,682
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #28)
(ranked #28)
2,112
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
21,120
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
244,997
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Alexandra8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Alexandra's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — the most fitting vibration for the feminine form of history's greatest conqueror. People named Alexandra tend to be commanding, strategic, and natural defenders of the people around them. They lead from the front.
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Commands naturally✦
Strategic defender◈
Leads from the front◎
Protects her people♡
Power with purposeA1
L3
E5
X6
A1
N5
D4
R9
A1
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
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Personality of Alexandra💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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Famous people named AlexandraClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Queen Alexandra
Queen consort of the United Kingdom (1901-1910).
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Alexandra Palace
Iconic London venue named for the queen.
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Alexandra Daddario
Actress known for Baywatch and The White Lotus.
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Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez
US Congresswoman, youngest woman elected to Congress.
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Alexandra David-Néel
Explorer who was the first European woman to reach Lhasa, Tibet.
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