GirlSpanish origin

Alejandra: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A gracious defender who protects those she loves.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
4
Current rank
#544
Peak
#146 in 1994

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1900: #172519001910: #240819101920: #246519201930: #193619301940: #242419401950: #265319501960: #210019601970: #134319701980: #45819801990: #21119902000: #17420002005: #22020052010: #27920102015: #45020152020: #5442020#1#2653

What Alejandra Means

Alejandra is a girl name of Spanish origin. A gracious defender who protects those she loves.

How Popular Alejandra Is

Alejandra currently ranks #544 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #146 in 1994. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Alejandra

  • Alejandra peaked at #146 in the U.S. in 1994.
  • Alejandra is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

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Questions About Alejandra

What does Alejandra mean?

Alejandra is a girl name of Spanish origin. A gracious defender who protects those she loves.

How popular is Alejandra?

Alejandra currently ranks #544 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #146 in 1994. It has held steady.

Where does Alejandra come from?

Alejandra comes from Spanish roots. Alejandra peaked at #146 in the U.S. in 1994.

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