BabyNameLens · Girl names · Boy names

Alexandra

“Protector of mankind” — Greek origin

Girl's name · #237 in the US (2025) · 90s

Alexandra has appeared in US records since 1894 — best rank #26 (1995) · 245,451 babies named Alexandra all-time · 1 in 1,200 girls born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 510 girls in New Zealand (2025) · about 1 in 660 girls in Ireland (2025) · about 1 in 760 girls in Austria (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 44 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Alexandras

• Alexandra Kollontai — Soviet diplomat (1872-1952)
• Alexandra Daddario — American actress (born 1986)
• Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse) — Empress consort of Russia (1872–1918)
• Alexandra of Denmark — Queen consort of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910
• Alexandra Kosteniuk — Russian and Swiss chess player

In stories & tradition

• Alexandra Rousseau — Lost
• Alexandra of Rome — human whose existence is disputed
• Alexandra (Alex Russo) — Wizards of Waverly Place · Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

What Alexandras become

Among 3,791 notable people named Alexandra:

Medical professionals appear 2.35× more often than among typical names — e.g. Alexandra Adler, neurologist (1901-2001).

Browse more girl names — popularity, trends and eras for 5,700+ American names, free.

Privacy Policy · Terms of Service