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Alejandra
GirlSpanish, Greek· “defender of the people”
- Meaning
- defender of the people
- Origin
- Spanish, Greek
- Pronunciation
- ah-leh-HAHN-druh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #604
- US babies 2025
- 486
- Best rank
- #145 (1994)
- Peak year
- 1994
Meaning and origin of Alejandra
Alejandra is a Spanish and Greek name that means “defender of the people”.
Alejandra is the Spanish form of Alexandra, the feminine of Alexander. The root is Greek, from alexein, to defend, and aner, man, giving the traditional meaning defender of men or of the people. Alexander the Great spread the masculine form across the ancient world, and Spanish-speaking countries embraced both the masculine Alejandro and the feminine Alejandra. The name is widely used across Latin America and among Latino families in the United States. Alejandra sounds elegant and strong, and it offers many nicknames, including Ale, Alejandrina, Sandra and Jandra.
Popularity over time
Alejandra first appears in US Social Security records in 1900. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 54 different years, starting in 1972. Its best national rank was #145 in 1994, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,187 babies. In 2025, 486 babies were named Alejandra, and it ranked #604 nationally. That is 31% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,465 in 1920, #2,653 in 1950, #458 in 1980, #174 in 2000, #279 in 2010, and #604 in 2025. Of the 54,015 US girls named Alejandra since records began, 35% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 15,544 babies. Since 2010, 10,717 more have been named Alejandra.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Marisa, Tori, Raven, Carly, and Hayley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alejandra ranked highest in New Mexico, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #252 | 6 |
| California | #308 | 105 |
| Texas | #317 | 107 |
| Arizona | #344 | 20 |
| Nevada | #434 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alejandra is usually pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-druh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Alejandra
A few middle names that flow with Alejandra: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alejandra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alejandra mean?
Alejandra is a Spanish and Greek name that means “defender of the people”.
What is the origin of the name Alejandra?
Alejandra has Spanish and Greek roots. Alejandra is the Spanish form of Alexandra, the feminine of Alexander.
Is Alejandra a popular name?
Yes. Alejandra ranked #604 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alejandra a boy or girl name?
Alejandra is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alejandra?
Alejandra is usually pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-druh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings