Alejandra Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Though a name for girls, Alejandra has strong connection with the Greek warrior and leader named Alexander The Great.

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A Deep Dive

Alejandra Overview

Meaning

Defender of mankind

Gender

Girl

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

It traces back to the Greek name Alexander, which combines the words “alexein” (to defend) and “aner” (man), giving it the meaning “defender of mankind.”

Pronunciation

/ˌal.eˈxan.dra/

Popularity

Alejandra is a prominent name in Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. In the USA, Alejandra ranked 464th for girls in 2023.

Syllable

4 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Traditional, Classic, Long

Associated Traits

Elegant, strong, resilient, compassionate

Name Day

April 22nd
A Deep Dive

Alejandra Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alexandra, Alessandra, Alexa, Alexia, Aleja, Alisandra, Ale

Common Nicknames

Ale, Ally, Sandra, Alex, Jandra, Alita, Lela, Lexi

Diminutives

Aleja, Ali, Alita, Lexi

Famous People

  • Alejandra Guzmán
    (Mexican Singer)
  • Alejandra Pizarnik
    (Argentine Poet)
  • Alejandra Silva
    (Spanish Philanthropist)
  • Alejandra Espinoza
    (Mexican-American TV Host)
  • Alejandra Reynoso
    (American Actress/Voice Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Alejandra "Alex" Nuñez
    ("Degrassi: The Next Generation," TV Series)
  • "Alejandra's Quest"
    (Novel)
  • Alejandra Reynoso
    ("Castlevania," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Alejandra?

Alejandra means “defender of mankind,” highlighting a strong and protective nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alejandra?

The name Alejandra has Spanish origins and is the feminine form of Alejandro.

Alejandra Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alejandra in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6182021#5672022#5462023
Top 3 Rankings#1451994#1471993#1481992

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alejandra

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023546
(+21 from 2022)
551
(+22 from 2022)
0.03150
2022567
(+51 from 2021)
529
(+50 from 2021)
0.02950
2021618
(-74 from 2020)
479
(-71 from 2020)
0.02674
2020544
(-27 from 2019)
550
(-49 from 2019)
0.03111
2019517
(-7 from 2018)
599
(-9 from 2018)
0.03265
2018510
(-4 from 2017)
608
(-9 from 2017)
0.03269
2017506
(-60 from 2016)
617
(-104 from 2016)
0.03266
2016446
(+4 from 2015)
721
(+18 from 2015)
0.03724
2015450
(-4 from 2014)
703
(-14 from 2014)
0.03604
2014446
(-27 from 2013)
717
(-8 from 2013)
0.03665
2013419
(-24 from 2012)
725
(-60 from 2012)
0.03761
2012395
(-51 from 2011)
785
(-144 from 2011)
0.04048
2011344
(-65 from 2010)
929
(-259 from 2010)
0.04794
2010279
(-6 from 2009)
1188
(-11 from 2009)
0.06059
2009273
(-12 from 2008)
1199
(-130 from 2008)
0.05921
2008261
(-7 from 2007)
1329
(-47 from 2007)
0.06381
2007254
(-21 from 2006)
1376
(-111 from 2006)
0.06501
2006233
(-13 from 2005)
1487
(-96 from 2005)
0.07113
2005220
(-14 from 2004)
1583
(-47 from 2004)
0.07800
2004206
(-9 from 2003)
1630
(-37 from 2003)
0.08078
2003197
(-6 from 2002)
1667
(-27 from 2002)
0.08308
2002191
(+1 from 2001)
1694
(-24 from 2001)
0.08577
2001192
(-18 from 2000)
1718
(-143 from 2000)
0.08673
2000174
(+5 from 1999)
1861
(+107 from 1999)
0.09325
1999179
(-23 from 1998)
1754
(-266 from 1998)
0.09010
1998156
(+6 from 1997)
2020
(+114 from 1997)
0.10420
1997162
(-2 from 1996)
1906
(-49 from 1996)
0.09983
1996160
(-1 from 1995)
1955
(-46 from 1995)
0.10197
1995159
(-14 from 1994)
2001
(-186 from 1994)
0.10413
1994145
(+2 from 1993)
2187
(+61 from 1993)
0.11219
1993147
(+1 from 1992)
2126
(+82 from 1992)
0.10783
1992148
(+34 from 1991)
2044
(+403 from 1991)
0.10196
1991182
(+29 from 1990)
1641
(+265 from 1990)
0.08070
1990211
(+80 from 1989)
1376
(+481 from 1989)
0.06698
1989291
(+64 from 1988)
895
(+194 from 1988)
0.04493
1988355
(+68 from 1987)
701
(+173 from 1987)
0.03645
1987423
(-5 from 1986)
528
(+3 from 1986)
0.02817
1986418
(+36 from 1985)
525
(+48 from 1985)
0.02845
1985454
(-1 from 1984)
477
(+19 from 1984)
0.02584
1984453
(-49 from 1983)
458
(-76 from 1983)
0.02540
1983404
(+37 from 1982)
534
(+45 from 1982)
0.02984
1982441
No change from 1981
489
(+3 from 1981)
0.02695
1981441
(+17 from 1980)
486
(+23 from 1980)
0.02717
1980458
(+48 from 1979)
463
(+71 from 1979)
0.02600
1979506
(+72 from 1978)
392
(+95 from 1978)
0.02275
1978578
(+63 from 1977)
297
(+38 from 1977)
0.01807
1977641
(-75 from 1976)
259
(-34 from 1976)
0.01574
1976566
(+206 from 1975)
293
(+110 from 1975)
0.01864
1975772
(+62 from 1974)
183
(+25 from 1974)
0.01172
1974834
(+63 from 1973)
158
(+19 from 1973)
0.01009
1973897
(-79 from 1972)
139
(-23 from 1972)
0.00894
1972818
(+256 from 1971)
162
(+50 from 1971)
0.01005
19711074
(+269 from 1970)
112
(+34 from 1970)
0.00639
19701343
(-67 from 1969)
78
(+1 from 1969)
0.00426
19691276
(+371 from 1968)
77
(+28 from 1968)
0.00437
19681647
(+56 from 1967)
49
(+4 from 1967)
0.00287
19671703
(+443 from 1966)
45
(+15 from 1966)
0.00262
19662146
(-316 from 1965)
30
(-9 from 1965)
0.00171
19651830
(-166 from 1964)
39
(-9 from 1964)
0.00213
19641664
(+468 from 1963)
48
(+17 from 1963)
0.00245
19632132
(-215 from 1962)
31
(-5 from 1962)
0.00156
19621917
(+441 from 1961)
36
(+10 from 1961)
0.00178
19612358
(-260 from 1960)
26
(-4 from 1960)
0.00125
19602098
(+663 from 1959)
30
(+12 from 1959)
0.00144
19592761
(+782 from 1958)
18
(+6 from 1958)
0.00087
19583543
(-816 from 1957)
12
(-6 from 1957)
0.00058
19572727
(-1 from 1956)
18
No change from 1956
0.00086
19562726
(-254 from 1955)
18
(-2 from 1955)
0.00087
19552472
(+685 from 1954)
20
(+7 from 1954)
0.00100
19543157
(+799 from 1953)
13
(+4 from 1953)
0.00065
19533956
(-1150 from 1952)
9
(-6 from 1952)
0.00047
19522806
(-690 from 1951)
15
(-7 from 1951)
0.00079
19512116
(+536 from 1950)
22
(+7 from 1950)
0.00119
19502652
(-312 from 1949)
15
(-3 from 1949)
0.00085
19492340
(-562 from 1948)
18
(-10 from 1948)
0.00103
19481778
(+501 from 1947)
28
(+9 from 1947)
0.00161
19472279
(+460 from 1946)
19
(+6 from 1946)
0.00105
19462739
(-865 from 1945)
13
(-7 from 1945)
0.00081
19451874
(+41 from 1944)
20
No change from 1944
0.00149
19441915
(+1886 from 1943)
20
(+13 from 1943)
0.00146
19433801
(-984 from 1942)
7
(-4 from 1942)
0.00049
19422817
(+742 from 1941)
11
(+4 from 1941)
0.00079
19413559
(-1135 from 1940)
7
(-5 from 1940)
0.00056
19402424
(-386 from 1939)
12
(-4 from 1939)
0.00102
19392038
(+2305 from 1938)
16
(+11 from 1938)
0.00141
19384343
(-909 from 1937)
5
(-2 from 1937)
0.00044
19373434
(-1281 from 1936)
7
(-7 from 1936)
0.00064
19362153
(+152 from 1935)
14
(+1 from 1935)
0.00130
19352305
(+1497 from 1934)
13
(+7 from 1934)
0.00120
19343802
(-1896 from 1933)
6
(-11 from 1933)
0.00055
19331906
(-29 from 1932)
17
(-1 from 1932)
0.00163
19321877
(+228 from 1931)
18
(+3 from 1931)
0.00163
19312105
(-171 from 1930)
15
(-3 from 1930)
0.00136
19301934
(-109 from 1929)
18
(-2 from 1929)
0.00154
19291825
(+556 from 1928)
20
(+6 from 1928)
0.00173
19282381
(+318 from 1927)
14
(+2 from 1927)
0.00117
19272699
(-869 from 1926)
12
(-10 from 1926)
0.00097
19261830
(+361 from 1925)
22
(+5 from 1925)
0.00179
19252191
(-54 from 1924)
17
(-1 from 1924)
0.00135
19242137
(-193 from 1923)
18
(-2 from 1923)
0.00139
19231944
(+165 from 1922)
20
(+2 from 1922)
0.00160
19222109
(+832 from 1921)
18
(+7 from 1921)
0.00144
19212941
(-478 from 1920)
11
(-3 from 1920)
0.00086
19202463
(+2351 from 1919)
14
(+9 from 1919)
0.00113
19194814
(-3009 from 1918)
5
(-16 from 1918)
0.00043
19181805
(+747 from 1917)
21
(+9 from 1917)
0.00175
19172552
(-306 from 1916)
12
(-2 from 1916)
0.00107
19162246
(+888 from 1915)
14
(+6 from 1915)
0.00129
19153134
(+54 from 1914)
8
(+2 from 1914)
0.00078
19143188
(-1 from 1913)
6
(+1 from 1913)
0.00075
19133187
(-996 from 1911)
5
(-1 from 1911)
0.00076
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19112191
(+207 from 1910)
6
(+1 from 1910)
0.00136
19102398
(-675 from 1900)
5
(-1 from 1900)
0.00119
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001723
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00189
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Alejandra

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3552021#3612022#3492023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2632021#2662022#3282023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6272021#9012022#6802023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3362021#3872022#3382023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3312021#3082022#3492023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#12302021#6992022#6032023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5672021#8762022#6092023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6402020#6872022#5402023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6352021#6092022#5242023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#9122021#7992022#5372023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5152021#2122022#3692023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7632021#8852022#5682023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3512017#2042020#1982023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6842021#7392022#10412023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6132020#4922021#4132022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7922021#8152022#4352023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8802020#9712022#10732023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4952021#4502022#5032023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7432019#8222020#6912023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6212021#3702022#4282023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7462015#7502016#8382021

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6692019#6752022#8462023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5122016#6692018#5812020

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#9942021#9112022#5362023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6342016#6112022#8442023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#12822020#11302022#11352023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5712020#4982021#5822022

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#10202020#10302022#11392023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4572017#4512018#4502019

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1972008#1672009#3002010

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5602014#5692019#4882022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9432011#9232013#9582014

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3602010#2742012#3652015

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4462010#7452017#7572018

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5872015#6742016#5602023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6762013#6322017#4092023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6902010#4062011#7392019

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1982008#2172010#2462014

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1731998

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1991998

Popularity Rankings for Alejandra in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#412021#282022#312023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#312020#292021#302022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#332020#312021

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#332013#432014#462020

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#762021#1112022#1272023

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#922014#912015#992017

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1042019#1382020#1362021

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1332006#1772007#1752009

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6202001

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7542007#8892009#9732010

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8732017

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#10492010#13652011#12032013

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alejandra a Name for Boys or Girls?

Alejandra is generally used for girls. The name’s strong and elegant qualities align well with traditionally feminine attributes.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alejandra

Alejandra in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Alejandra Guzmán (Singer, 1968): A Mexican rock singer and actress who has released many successful albums and singles.
  • Alejandra Pizarnik (Poet, 1936–1972): An Argentine poet renowned for her deeply introspective and emotional poetry.
  • Alejandra Silva (Philanthropist, 1983): A Spanish publicist and philanthropist active in various humanitarian causes.
  • Alejandra Espinoza (TV Host, 1987): A Mexican-American TV presenter and model who won the first season of "Nuestra Belleza Latina."
  • Alejandra Reynoso (Actress/Voice Actress, 1994): An American voice actress known for her role in the animated series "Castlevania" as the voice of Sypha Belnades. She is also an actress.
  • Alejandra "Alex" Nuñez ("Degrassi: The Next Generation," 2001 TV Series): A high school student dealing with complex social and personal issues.
  • None

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