Alexandria Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alexandria is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alexandria?
Alexandria is spelled A-L-E-X-A-N-D-R-I-A. The name has 10 letters.
Alexandria at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alexandria is derived from the Greek elements “alexein” meaning “to defend” and “aner” (genitive “andros”) meaning “man”, thus it can be…
- Origin
- Alexandria is commonly associated with the Greek male given name Alexander.
- Pronunciation
- al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh · 5 syllables
Alexandria Popularity in 2025
Rank#474
Recorded Births647
- Girls usage fell 11 places to #474 and recorded 31 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 Alexandria Mean?
Alexandria is derived from the Greek elements “alexein” meaning “to defend” and “aner” (genitive “andros”) meaning “man”, thus it can be interpreted as “defender of men.”
Origin: Alexandria is commonly associated with the Greek male given name Alexander. The feminine form Alexandria appears in various cultures influenced by Greek history and language.
How Do You Pronounce Alexandria?
Pronunciational-ig-ZAN-dree-uh
Syllables5
What Is the History of the Name Alexandria?
- History
- The name Alexandria is historically linked to the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt, founded during the Hellenistic period. It has been used as a feminine given name in various contexts since.
Alexandria Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 647 | #474 |
| 2024 | Girls | 678 | #463 |
| 2023 | Girls | 760 | #403 |
| 2022 | Girls | 775 | #406 |
| 2021 | Girls | 884 | #353 |
| 2020 | Girls | 983 | #320 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,105 | #299 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,184 | #282 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,249 | #257 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,477 | #218 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,544 | #212 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,609 | #211 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,566 | #204 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,523 | #205 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,530 | #205 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,515 | #204 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,643 | #200 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,794 | #189 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,203 | #164 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,335 | #147 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2005 | Girls | 2,455 | #133 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Girls | 2,653 | #125 |
When Was Alexandria 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.
1993 · Girls
5,027 recorded births
National rank #69
1994 · Girls
4,840 recorded births
National rank #73
1992 · Girls
4,796 recorded births
National rank #73
1995 · Girls
4,772 recorded births
National rank #72
Where Alexandria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #264 | 10 |
| OK | #296 | 14 |
| WV | #308 | 5 |
| AZ | #317 | 22 |
| AR | #335 | 9 |
| ID | #351 | 6 |
| IN | #396 | 17 |
| OH | #401 | 28 |