Alejandra Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alejandra is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alejandra?
Alejandra is spelled A-L-E-J-A-N-D-R-A. The name has 9 letters.
Alejandra at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alejandra is a Spanish form of Alexandra, which means “defender of men.”
- Origin
- Alejandra is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures as a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Alexandra.
- Pronunciation
- ah-leh-HAHN-drah · 4 syllables
Alejandra Popularity in 2025
Rank#604
Recorded Births486
- Girls usage fell 26 places to #604 and recorded 38 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alejandra Mean?
Alejandra is a Spanish form of Alexandra, which means “defender of men.”
Origin: Alejandra is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures as a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Alexandra.
How Do You Pronounce Alejandra?
Pronunciationah-leh-HAHN-drah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Alejandra?
- History
- Alejandra has been used in Spanish-speaking countries for several centuries as a variant of the Greek name Alexandra.
Alejandra Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 486 | #604 |
| 2024 | Girls | 524 | #578 |
| 2023 | Girls | 554 | #548 |
| 2022 | Girls | 529 | #568 |
| 2021 | Girls | 480 | #617 |
| 2020 | Girls | 551 | #545 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 600 | #517 |
| 2018 | Girls | 608 | #512 |
| 2017 | Girls | 617 | #506 |
| 2016 | Girls | 721 | #446 |
| 2015 | Girls | 703 | #451 |
| 2014 | Girls | 717 | #446 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2013 | Girls | 725 | #419 |
| 2012 | Girls | 785 | #395 |
| 2011 | Girls | 929 | #344 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,188 | #279 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,199 | #273 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,329 | #261 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,376 | #254 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,487 | #233 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
When Was Alejandra Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1994 · Girls
2,187 recorded births
National rank #145
1993 · Girls
2,126 recorded births
National rank #147
1992 · Girls
2,044 recorded births
National rank #148
1998 · Girls
2,020 recorded births
National rank #156
Where Alejandra Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| CA | #308 | 105 |
| TX | #317 | 107 |
| AZ | #344 | 20 |
| NV | #433 | 6 |
| FL | #471 | 39 |
| IL | #494 | 20 |
| OR | #548 | 6 |