Girl Name · Greek Origin
Alexandra
Alexandra — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is distinctive but not obscure. Its meaning, "Defender of mankind", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Alejandra is on your shortlist, Alexandra belongs in the same conversation.
Alexandra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Alexandra to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Alexandra as A·L·E·X·A·N·D·R·A, with 9 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Alexandra is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Alexandra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Alexandraa, Alexandrae, Alexandray, Alexandr.
- Nicknames: Alexa and A.
- Middle names: Pair Alexandra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Alexandra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Alejandra, Alessandra, Alexander, Alexandre, Alexandros — full picks on the sibling names for Alexandra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Alexandra? Browse our names like Alexandra 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 Alexandra
What does the name Alexandra mean?
Alexandra means "Defender of mankind" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Alexandra?
Alexandra originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Alexandra?
Alexandra has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Alexandra a boy's or girl's name?
Alexandra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Alexandra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Alexandra sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Alexandra?
Names that share Alexandra's sound and style include Alejandra, Alessandra, Alexander, Alexandre, Alexandros.
What middle names pair well with Alexandra?
Good middle-name fits for Alexandra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Alexandra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Alexandra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Alexandra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alexandra share its rhythm without rhyming — Alejandra, Alessandra, Alexander all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.