Alejandra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alejandra has its origins in Spanish, derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men'. It evolved from Alexandros to Alejandro and then to its feminine form, Alejandra. The name represents strength and protection, with no direct biblical relevance. It has gained popularity in the 20th century and is commonly associated with notable figures in entertainment and fashion.
The name Alejandra is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alejandra has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Alejandra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6766th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2676th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8253rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18910th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2569th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2381st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2426th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 812th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 247th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 216th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 514th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alejandra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alejandra"
Pronunciation
/aleˈxandɾa/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Alejandra is the feminine form of Alejandro, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men'.
Meaning
defender of men
Language Evolution
Alexandros (Greek), Alejandro (Spanish), Alejandra (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Alejandra gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, especially in the 20th century, as a feminine counterpart to Alejandro.
Variants & Derivatives
Alejandro, Alexandra, Alexandrine, Aleja
Modern Popularity & Image
Alejandra is viewed positively and is often associated with strength and beauty. It remains a popular name in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Famous People
Alejandra Guzmán - Mexican singer, Alejandra Bogue - Mexican actress, Alejandra Ambrosio - Brazilian supermodel
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alejandra"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alejandra"
"Alejandra" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6766th of 10718 | 30 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2676th of 16616 | 366 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8253rd of 24088 | 122 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18910th of 23106 | 12 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2569th of 9107 | 214 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2381st of 9204 | 240 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2426th of 12526 | 409 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 812th of 19264 | 2,776 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 247th of 27321 | 18,427 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 216th of 35406 | 24,126 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 514th of 30306 | 7,326 |
Regional Popularity of "Alejandra" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2263rd/2263 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 2259th/2259 |
- |
100.00% 2480th/2480 |
100.00% 1109th/1109 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 5022nd/5022 |
100.00% 3666th/3666 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alejandra" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 996th/996 |
100.00% 1080th/1080 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 1021st/1021 |
100.00% 1302nd/1302 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 1217th/1217 |
100.00% 1262nd/1262 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1230th/1230 |
100.00% 1352nd/1352 |
100.00% 785th/785 |
100.00% 428th/428 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 518th/518 |
100.00% 668th/668 |
100.00% 295th/295 |
100.00% 107th/107 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 391st/391 |
100.00% 529th/529 |
100.00% 227th/227 |
100.00% 122nd/122 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 935th/935 |
100.00% 749th/749 |
100.00% 467th/467 |
100.00% 376th/376 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alejandra"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alejandra" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.