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Alexandria
GirlGreek· “defender of the people”
- Meaning
- defender of the people
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh
- Syllables
- 5
- US rank 2025
- #474
- US babies 2025
- 647
- Best rank
- #69 (1993)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Alexandria
Alexandria is a Greek name that means “defender of the people”.
Alexandria is a feminine form of Alexander, a Greek name meaning defender of the people. It is best known as the name of the Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great, which became a center of learning, home to a famous library and lighthouse. As a given name, Alexandria feels grand and elegant. It offers many nickname options, including Alex, Lexi, Alexa and Andria. The name suits parents drawn to classical history and long, flowing names.
Popularity over time
Alexandria first appears in US Social Security records in 1902. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 57 different years, starting in 1969. Its best national rank was #69 in 1993, the same year it reached its highest count of 5,027 babies. In 2025, 647 babies were named Alexandria, and it ranked #474 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,256 in 1920, #1,681 in 1950, #697 in 1980, #91 in 2000, #204 in 2010, and #474 in 2025. Of the 104,548 US girls named Alexandria since records began, 42% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 25,936 babies. Since 2010, 19,029 more have been named Alexandria.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Briana, Katelyn, Marissa, Chelsey, and Kassandra.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alexandria ranked highest in Nevada, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #264 | 10 |
| Oklahoma | #297 | 14 |
| West Virginia | #312 | 5 |
| Arizona | #317 | 22 |
| Arkansas | #337 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alexandria is usually pronounced al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh, with five syllables. It has ten letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Alexandria
A few middle names that flow with Alexandria: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alexandria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexandria mean?
Alexandria is a Greek name that means “defender of the people”.
What is the origin of the name Alexandria?
Alexandria has Greek roots. Alexandria is a feminine form of Alexander, a Greek name meaning defender of the people.
Is Alexandria a popular name?
Yes. Alexandria ranked #474 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alexandria a boy or girl name?
Alexandria is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alexandria?
Alexandria is usually pronounced al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh. 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