Declining since 2008, #3,296 for girls today.
Popularity of Aleksandra since 1965
Babies named Aleksandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 189 |
| 1990s | 558 |
| 2000s | 1,004 |
| 2010s | 937 |
| 2020s | 329 |
Meaning & origin
Aleksandra, the Slavic rendition of Alexandra, has a steady if modest presence in the United States. First recorded in U.S. data in 1965, it peaked in popularity in 2008, when it was most frequently chosen. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining; in 2025, it ranked 3296, with about 1 in every 34,197 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most commonly encountered in Illinois and Florida. Aleksandra remains a classic choice for families honoring Slavic heritage, offering a familiar yet distinctive alternative to the more common Alexandra.
Aleksandra is the Slavic form of Alexandra, which itself derives from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men.' The name entered Slavic cultures through Orthodox Christian traditions, where Saint Alexandra was venerated. It has been widely used across Russia, Poland, and other Slavic-speaking countries for centuries, often as a feminine form of Aleksandr.
Where Aleksandra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aleksandra” around the world
Where Aleksandra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aleks, Sasha, Alexa, Sandra
Variants: Alexandra, Alexandria, Alejandra
Sibling names for Aleksandra
Names that share Aleksandra's style, for a brother or sister.
