What origin is the name Alejandra?

Alejandra comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Alejandra a popular name?

Alejandra is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Alejandra?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Alejandra — for example Mateo, Diego, Carlos. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Alejandra

Q: Is Alejandra a rare name?

Yes. Alejandra does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alejandra

Alejandra

Girl

spanish

4 syllables

Alejandra is a spanish girl's name meaning "Defender of mankind feminine of alexander".

Parents who choose Alejandra pick a girl name from the spanish tradition, meaning "Defender of mankind feminine of alexander". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.