Alexandria
Alexandria is the feminine form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros meaning 'defender of mankind.' The name is historically tied to the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great.
Current Popularity
#463 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Offers many nickname options for different personalities and life stages
- •Easy to spell and recognize across cultures
- •Strong historical and geographic significance
- •May be shortened naturally by peers to Alex or Lexi
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Famous People
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
U.S. Congresswoman
Alexandria Zahra Jones
Model and daughter of David Bowie
Alexandria DeBerry
Actress
Statistics
103,886
Total births since 1880
1993
Peak year
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