Rising since 2020, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Alesandra since 1963
Babies named Alesandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 188 |
| 2000s | 320 |
| 2010s | 197 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Alesandra is an Italianate spelling of Alexandra that entered U.S. records in 1963, a time when forms of Alexander were rising in popularity. The name peaked in 2008, the same year it reached its highest recorded usage, and has since seen a resurgence after 2020. With a current rank of 10,107 and a one-in-178,585 occurrence, Alesandra remains a distinctive choice compared to the more common Alessandra. Its trajectory has been rising since 2020, suggesting a modest revival among parents seeking a less common variant of a classic name.
Alesandra is a variant of Alessandra, the Italian and Spanish feminine form of Alexander. The name derives from the Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein (to defend) and aner (man), thus meaning 'defender of mankind.' It has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages and spread across Europe, with various spellings emerging. In the United States, Alesandra began appearing in records in the 1960s, reflecting the ongoing popularity of 'Alexandra'-type names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ale, Sandra, Allie, Lexi
Variants: Alessandra, Alexandra, Alejandra
Sibling names for Alesandra
Names that share Alesandra's style, for a brother or sister.
