The baby name Alixandra is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-LIKS-SAN-drah (IPA: /əˌlɪkˈsændrə/).
The baby name Alixandra is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-LIKS-SAN-drah (IPA: /əˌlɪkˈsændrə/).
Alixandra is French, Greek in Origin.
Alixandra is a modern twist on Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander. It ultimately stems from Greek Alexandros, combining alexein "to defend" and aner/andros "man," yielding the sense "defender of mankind." The Alix- opening nods to medieval French Alix, borne by noblewomen and, famously, by Princess Alix of Hesse (later Empress Alexandra), so the spelling reads as a chic fusion of courtly Alix and classic Alexandra.
While Alexandra has a long history among saints and queens, the specific form Alixandra appears in English-speaking records mainly from the late twentieth century and remains uncommon. International variants include Alexandra, Aleksandra (Slavic), Alessandra (Italian), Alejandra (Spanish), Alexandrine, and Alexandria; related diminutives and nicknames span Alix, Alex, Lex, Lexi, Xandra, Andra, Sandra, Sasha, and Allie. Across spellings, the core meaning endures: steadfast protector.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 1996 | #308 | 7 | 2,386 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #898 | 6 | 8,739 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #984 | 9 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,082 | 47 | 20,986 | |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,147 | 6 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,166 | 11 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Alixandra is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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