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Alejandra

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Pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-drah /ˌɑ.leˈxan.dɾa/High

Meaning: Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein ('to defend,' 'to protect') and aner/andros ('man'), meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of the people'High

In 30 seconds: Alejandra is the magnificent Spanish form of Alexandra — 'defender of humanity' — a name with ancient Greek heroic roots and centuries of regal Iberian pedigree.
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Origin HighGreek, Spanish
MeaningSpanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein ('to defend,' 'to protect') and aner/andros ('man'), meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of the people'
U.S. rank (2025)#604 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births486 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 54,010

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Alejandra is the Spanish feminine form of Alejandro/Alexander, from Greek Alexandros — combining alexein ('to protect') and aner ('man'). The name Alexandra was borne by several saints and queens across medieval Europe, and its Spanish form Alejandra became embedded in Iberian and Latin American culture through both religious and royal naming traditions.

Alejandra has been a staple of Spanish-speaking communities for centuries and has maintained steady use in the United States, ranking consistently in the top 300 girls' names. It is popular across Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and throughout Latin American communities in the U.S., carrying a dignified, classic elegance.

Did you know? Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) so thoroughly defined the name Alexandros that it spread from Scotland to Egypt in his lifetime — giving every form of Alexander, including Alejandra, a name that literally circled the ancient world within a single generation.
Overall data confidence 97%
Behind the Name — Alejandra — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AlexandraAlejandro (m)AlessandraSandra

Nicknames

AleSandraAlex

Famous Bearers

  • ★Alejandra Guzmán (1968–present)
    Mexican rock and pop singer, one of the most successful Latin American female artists.

If you like Alejandra…

Alexandra— the English-origin form of the same Greek name
Valentina— five-syllable Spanish feminine classic with the same grand, dignified character
Isabella— five-syllable Spanish-Italian feminine royal name with the same sweeping elegance
Camila— popular Spanish feminine name with the same Latin American prevalence and classic beauty

Frequently Asked

What does the name Alejandra mean?

Alejandra is the Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of the people.'

How do you pronounce Alejandra?

It is said ah-leh-HAHN-drah /ˌɑ.leˈxan.dɾa/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alejandra a boy or girl name?

Alejandra is exclusively a girls' name; the masculine form is Alejandro.

How popular is Alejandra?

Alejandra ranks in the U.S. top 300 girls' names and is among the most popular Spanish-heritage names in America.