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Alexandria as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Alexandria

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The baby name Alexandria is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/ — al-ig-ZAN-dree-ə.

Alexandria is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 5.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/ — al-ig-ZAN-dree-ə

What is the meaning of the name Alexandria ?

The baby name Alexandria is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/ — al-ig-ZAN-dree-ə.

Alexandria is Greek in Origin.

Alexandria is the elaborated feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexo “to defend” + aner/andros “man”), thus “defender of humankind.” Also a toponym from the Hellenistic city founded by Alexander the Great; the city's renown (Library, lighthouse) lent the name scholarly aura. As a given name in English it appears from the 18th century, with broader adoption in the 19th and a sharp rise in late 20th-century America. While saints and royals more often bore Alexandra/Alexandrina, Alexandria has been used to honor classical heritage and the famed city.

Variants and related forms include Alexandra, Alexandrina, Alessandra/Alessandria (Italian), Alejandra (Spanish), Aleksandra (Slavic), and Aleksandria. Diminutives and nicknames: Alex, Lexi/Lexie, Allie, Andria, Ria, Sasha (via Russian tradition). Spelling tweaks like Alexandrea or Alixandria also occur.

Alexandria has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Alexandria

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Politician · Born 1989 · United States Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often referred to as AOC, is a prominent American politician known for her role as a U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district. She gained national attention as one of the youngest women ever elected to Congress and is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. AOC is recognized for her advocacy on issues like climate change and income inequality, notably supporting the Green New Deal.

Alexandria – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2023 #1 897
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2021 #181 3 1,666
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
Canada Girls 2024 #242 44 2,795
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
JM Girls 0 #250 10 7,507
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Girls 0 #325 8 5,862
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PH Girls 0 #350 41 13,098
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
United States Girls 2024 #388 675 8,487
France Girls 2016 #406 3 3,228
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #407 6 6,387
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
RU Girls 0 #465 34 11,913
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
KW Girls 0 #505 11 19,177
CR Girls 0 #508 25 11,342
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #540 14 20,968
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
SG Girls 0 #563 24 18,916
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
Finland Girls 2026 #718 21 3,895
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #753 34 15,093
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #821 18 4,949
EG Boys 0 #844 43 15,035
United States Boys 2006 #860 5 7,416
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
SA Girls 0 #912 24 25,931
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
BR Girls 0 #932 10 12,708
EG Girls 0 #943 17 14,742
NL Girls 0 #943 13 5,933
MY Girls 0 #958 37 24,821
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,085 57 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,095 17 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,167 17 17,781
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,405 42 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Alexandria is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
United States
France

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People also ask about Alexandria

Alexandria is predominantly a girl's name.
Alexandria is a 5 syllable name, pronounced /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/ — al-ig-ZAN-dree-ə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alexandra, Alexandrina, Alexandrine, Xandra, Xandria and Alexa.
Across languages, Alexandria has these equivalents: Alejandra (Spanish), Alessandra (Italian), Aleksandra (Slavic/Russian), Alexandra (Greek/English), Aleksandria (transliterated).
Yes, very popular — Alexandria ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Alexandria ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Alexandria's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2014 to #1 in 2023 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Alexandria are in our database, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Politician).