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Alissandra

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Pronounced ah-lih-SAHN-drah /ˌɑ.lɪˈsɑn.drɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Alessandra/Alexandra, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind' (alexo, 'to defend', + aner/andros, 'man')Low

In 30 seconds: Defender of mankind: Alissandra is a spelling of Alessandra/Alexandra. Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-lih-SAHN-drah').
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Origin LowGreek, Italian
MeaningA spelling of Alessandra/Alexandra, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind' (alexo, 'to defend', + aner/andros, 'man')
U.S. rank (2025)#11995 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 452

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519872025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alissandra is a spelling of Alessandra/Alexandra, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind' (alexo, 'to defend', + andros, 'man'). A lyrical name (said 'ah-lih-SAHN-drah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Alessandra. Rare, defender-of-mankind at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alissandra is a spelling of Alessandra/Alexandra, 'defender of mankind' in Greek (alexo, 'to defend', + andros, 'man') — a lyrical choice (said 'ah-lih-SAHN-drah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Alissandra — Greek; spelling of Alessandra

Variations

AlessandraAlexandra

Nicknames

AlieSandra

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If you like Alissandra…

Alessandra— the standard Italian spelling
Alexandra— the classic form
Alexandria— a kin Alex- name
Sandra— a short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alissandra mean?

Alissandra is a spelling of Alessandra/Alexandra, Greek for 'defender of mankind'.

How do you pronounce Alissandra?

It's said ah-lih-SAHN-drah /ˌɑ.lɪˈsɑn.drɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alissandra a boy or girl name?

Alissandra is a girl's name.

How popular is Alissandra?

Alissandra is a very rare name in the U.S.

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