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Alexsandra

al-ig-ZAN-dra · Defender of mankind

2025 rank (girls)
#13,208
Babies named in 2025
6
Peak popularity
2006
2025 frequency
1 in 267,878 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2005

Declining since 2005, #13,208 for girls today.

Popularity of Alexsandra since 1915

Babies named Alexsandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.

52104156192019602000Most births 2006Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s5
1920s0
1930s0
1940s5
1950s0
1960s16
1970s91
1980s233
1990s697
2000s1,018
2010s308
2020s49

Meaning & origin

The name Alexsandra is a less common variant of Alexandra, recorded in the United States since 1915. It saw peak usage in 2006 but has been gradually declining in popularity since 2005, placing it at rank 13,208 in 2025. With a frequency of roughly 1 in 267,878 births, it remains a rare but recognizable choice. Alexsandra offers familiar nicknames like Alex and Lexi while standing out with its distinctive spelling, making it an option for parents seeking a variant of a classic name.

Alexsandra is a variant of Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander. Alexander derives from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of alexein (to defend) and aner (man). The name was popularized by Alexander the Great and has been used throughout the Christian world in honor of various saints and royalty.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Alex, Lexi, Sandra, Andra

Variants: Alexandra, Aleksandra, Alexandria

Sibling names for Alexsandra

Names that share Alexsandra's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Alexsandra mean?
Alexsandra means 'defender of mankind', derived from the Greek name Alexandros.
Is Alexsandra currently a popular name?
As of 2025, Alexsandra ranked 13,208th in the United States, with approximately 1 in every 267,878 baby girls given the name.
Is Alexsandra typically used for a boy or a girl?
Alexsandra is almost exclusively a girl's name.