Alessandra Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alessandra is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alessandra?
Alessandra is spelled A-L-E-S-S-A-N-D-R-A. The name has 10 letters.
Alessandra at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alessandra is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning “defender of men.”
- Origin
- Alessandra is an Italian form closely related to the Greek name Alexandros and the Latin Alexander.
- Pronunciation
- a-less-AN-dra · 4 syllables
Alessandra Popularity in 2025
Rank#443
Recorded Births697
- Girls usage fell 17 places to #443 and recorded 27 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 Alessandra Mean?
Alessandra is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning “defender of men.”
Origin: Alessandra is an Italian form closely related to the Greek name Alexandros and the Latin Alexander.
How Do You Pronounce Alessandra?
Pronunciationa-less-AN-dra
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Alessandra?
- History
- The name Alessandra has been used in Italian-speaking regions as a variation influenced by the traditional male name Alexander.
Alessandra Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 697 | #443 |
| 2024 | Girls | 724 | #426 |
| 2023 | Girls | 788 | #390 |
| 2022 | Girls | 822 | #380 |
| 2021 | Girls | 789 | #403 |
| 2020 | Girls | 843 | #368 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,003 | #320 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,009 | #324 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,036 | #315 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,070 | #305 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,141 | #276 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,082 | #301 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,065 | #301 |
| 2012 | Girls | 923 | #344 |
| 2011 | Girls | 792 | #398 |
| 2010 | Girls | 830 | #386 |
| 2009 | Girls | 658 | #471 |
| 2008 | Girls | 785 | #408 |
| 2007 | Girls | 858 | #384 |
| 2006 | Girls | 897 | #361 |
| 2005 | Girls | 664 | #457 |
| 2004 | Girls | 569 | #509 |
| 2003 | Girls | 459 | #596 |
| 2002 | Girls | 394 | #643 |
When Was Alessandra 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.
2015 · Girls
1,141 recorded births
National rank #276
2014 · Girls
1,082 recorded births
National rank #301
2016 · Girls
1,070 recorded births
National rank #305
2013 · Girls
1,065 recorded births
National rank #301
Where Alessandra 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 | #143 | 10 |
| CA | #214 | 154 |
| AZ | #233 | 29 |
| TX | #237 | 149 |
| NJ | #276 | 30 |
| NY | #317 | 53 |
| FL | #329 | 54 |
| NE | #335 | 6 |