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Alexsandria
Pronounced al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/Low
Meaning: Alexsandria is a phonetic respelling of Alexandria, the feminine of Alexander, from Greek alexein, 'to defend', and aner, 'man', for 'defender of mankind'. It also recalls the ancient Egyptian city Alexandria.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Alexsandria respells Alexandria, the feminine of Alexander, 'defender of mankind', and the name of the great Egyptian port and its famous library. The inserted s marks it as a modern variant, and it appeared only rarely in American records.
It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-nineties, far behind the standard Alexandria. A girl named Alexsandria then is a young adult now.
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What does the name Alexsandria mean?
It is a respelling of Alexandria, from the Greek for 'defender of mankind'; it also recalls the Egyptian city.
How do you pronounce Alexsandria?
It is said al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/, five syllables with the stress on the third.
Is Alexsandria a boy or girl name?
Alexsandria is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Alexsandria?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-nineties.