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Alyssandra

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How to Pronounce Alyssandra

Pronounced al-ih-SAN-drah /ˌæl.ɪˈsæn.drə/Medium

Meaning: A blend of Alyssa with Alexandra — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender/protector of men'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Defender of men: Alyssandra blends Alyssa and Alexandra. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'al-ih-SAN-drah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA blend of Alyssa with Alexandra — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender/protector of men'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10980 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 840

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Alyssandra is a blend of Alyssa with Alexandra — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender/protector of men' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'al-ih-SAN-drah'; nickname Sandra).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern blend. Rare, defender-of-men at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Alexandra means 'defender/protector of men' in Greek — Alyssandra blends it with Alyssa, a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'al-ih-SAN-drah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Alexandra — routes layered

Variations

AlessandraAlexandraAlissandra

Nicknames

Sandra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alyssandra mean?

Alyssandra blends Alyssa and Alexandra — Greek 'defender/protector of men'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alyssandra?

It's said al-ih-SAN-drah /ˌæl.ɪˈsæn.drə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alyssandra a boy or girl name?

Alyssandra is a girl's name.

How popular is Alyssandra?

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