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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.