Alejandra
How to say it: ah-leh-HAHN-drah · /ˌaleˈhandra/
Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' meaning 'defender of men'.
Alejandra was the 587th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 486 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #641 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #587 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 486 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,821 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #641 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established before its high in the 1990s, Alejandra has grown rarer since. Now well below its peak, further slipping looks likely.
What goes with it
Soft and flowing with rolling sounds, Alejandra travels well across languages. Catalina makes a natural companion.
Parents who love Alejandra also love
Nicknames
- Ale
- Alex
- Aleja
- Sandra
Honouring a Alejandra in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alejandra is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek, Spanish.
Famous people named Alejandra
- Alejandra Pizarnik (1936–1972)Argentinian poet
- Alejandra Valencia (born 1994)Mexican archer
- Alejandra Barros (born 1971)Mexican actress
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