US Popularity:836
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Defender of humankind; defender of the people.
Alexandria is a feminine form of Alexander originating from Greece, meaning “defender of humankind” or “defender of the people.” It is derived from Alexander the Great, a Macedonian king who named many towns after himself, including the city of Alexandria in Egypt. Known for its Great Library, Alexandria was home to the most significant archive of knowledge in the ancient world. Whether baby Alexandria too becomes a powerhouse of knowledge or a valiant protector of family and friends, this name will undoubtedly provide plenty of great influences for baby.

Famous People Named Alexandria

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  • Alexandria Benoit
    TV Actress
  • Alexandria Mills
    Model
  • Alexandria Morgan
    Model
  • Alexandria Zahra Bowie
    Daughter of David Bowie

Alexandria Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Alexandria is currently #1691 on The Bump
Girl:Alexandria is currently #750 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Alexandria is currently #836 in U.S. births
Girl:Alexandria is currently #304 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#836
in 2022
- 104
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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