Alessandra
How to say it: al-ess-AN-druh · /ˌælɛˈsɑndrə/
Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander), from Greek meaning 'defender of men'.
Alessandra was the 442nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 697 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #541 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #442 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 697 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,756 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #541 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 2010s, Alessandra continues to see steady use. Near its best level now, a gentle dip seems likely ahead.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft across four syllables, Alessandra feels elegant and travels well. Valentina pairs beautifully in style.
Nicknames
- Ale
- Alex
- Alessa
- Sandra
- Sandi
- Alessia
Honouring a Alessandra in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alessandra is about 1 in 199.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Alessandra
- Alessandra Ambrosio (born 1981)Brazilian model
- Alessandra Mussolini (born 1962)Italian former politician, model and singer
- Alessandra Mele (born 2002)Norwegian-Italian singer
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