What origin is the name Alexandria?

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

Is Alexandria a popular name?

Alexandria 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 Alexandria?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Alexandria — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Alexandria

Q: Is Alexandria a rare name?

Yes. Alexandria 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 Alexandria

Alexandria

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Alexandria is a greek girl's name meaning "Defender of mankind; feminine of alexander. defender of mankind".

With greek roots, Alexandria is a girl name that means "Defender of mankind; feminine of alexander. defender of mankind". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.