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Alysandra

al-ih-SAN-druh · A feminine elaboration of Alexander, likely intended to mean 'defender of mankind'.

Peak popularity
2012
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Alysandra since 1995

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

71320200020102020Most births 2012Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s33
2000s107
2010s93
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Alysandra is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1995, reflecting late 20th-century creativity in naming. It reached its peak year in 2012 with its highest recorded usage, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name's trajectory has remained stable, indicating consistent but rare use. Its spelling variations, like Alisandra, suggest it is part of a family of names derived from Alexandra, tailored for distinctiveness.

Alysandra is a modern invented name, blending the popular prefix 'Aly-' (from names like Alyson) with the suffix '-sandra', drawn from Alexandra. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1995, reflecting a broader trend of creating distinctive feminine forms of Alexander during the late 20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Aly, Sandy, Andra

Variants: Alisandra, Alyzandra

Sibling names for Alysandra

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Alysandra mean?
Alysandra is a modern elaboration of Alexander, traditionally meaning 'defender of mankind'.
How popular is the name Alysandra?
Alysandra has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It peaked in 2012 and has remained steady with very low usage since its first recorded appearance in 1995.
Is Alysandra a boy or girl name?
Alysandra is almost exclusively used for girls.