Girl Name · Spanish Origin
Alejandra
Alejandra means “Man”. It is a girl's name of Spanish origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning recorded for Alexandra, the attested base form. English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Alejandra — a girl name from the Spanish tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Man", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Alexandra is on your shortlist, Alejandra belongs in the same conversation.
Alejandra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Man
Origin: Spanish naming roots help connect Alejandra to related Spanish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Alejandra as A·L·E·J·A·N·D·R·A, with 9 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Alejandra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Alejandra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Alejandraa, Alejandrae, Alejandray, Alejandr.
- Nicknames: Aleja and A.
- Middle names: Pair Alejandra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Alejandra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Alexandra, Alessandra, Alexander, Alexandre, Alexandria — full picks on the sibling names for Alejandra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Alejandra? Browse our names like Alejandra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Alejandra
What does the name Alejandra mean?
Alejandra means "Man" and is of Spanish origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Alejandra is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Alejandra?
Alejandra originates in Spanish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Alejandra?
Alejandra has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Alejandra a boy's or girl's name?
Alejandra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Alejandra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Alejandra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Alejandra?
Names that share Alejandra's sound and style include Alexandra, Alessandra, Alexander, Alexandre, Alexandria.
What middle names pair well with Alejandra?
Good middle-name fits for Alejandra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Alejandra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Alejandra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Alejandra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alejandra share its rhythm without rhyming — Alexandra, Alessandra, Alexander all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.