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Xandria

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Pronounced ZAN-dree-ah /ˈzæn.dri.ə/Medium

Meaning: A short form/spelling of Alexandria — from the Greek, 'a defender/helper of the people' (alexein, 'to defend', + aner, 'man'); also the Egyptian cityLow

In 30 seconds: A defender of the people: Xandria forms Alexandria. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ZAN-dree-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA short form/spelling of Alexandria — from the Greek, 'a defender/helper of the people' (alexein, 'to defend', + aner, 'man'); also the Egyptian city
U.S. rank (2024)#10198 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 837

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319552024

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

Xandria is a short form/spelling of Alexandria — from the Greek, 'a defender/helper of the people' (alexein, 'to defend', + aner, 'man'); also the Egyptian city. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ZAN-dree-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare, a-defender-of-the-people at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alexandria is 'a defender of the people' in Greek — Xandria is a short form/spelling, lyrical and modern (X reads 'Z'; said 'ZAN-dree-ah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Alexandria — Greek etymology

Variations

AlexandriaZandriaXandra

Nicknames

XandiXan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xandria mean?

Xandria is a form of Alexandria — Greek 'a defender/helper of the people' (alexein + aner).

How do you pronounce Xandria?

It's said ZAN-dree-ah /ˈzæn.dri.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first (X reads 'Z').

Is Xandria a boy or girl name?

Xandria is a girl's name.

How popular is Xandria?

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

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