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The name Alexandra originates from Greek, meaning 'defender of the people.' It has evolved through various languages, including Ancient Greek and Latin, and is associated with traits of strength and elegance. The name does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity due to historical figures like Alexander the Great and remains a favored choice today.

The name Alexandra is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Alexandra has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too rising for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Alexandra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4406th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2061st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5407th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17079th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1204th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 935th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 738th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 375th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 52nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 41st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 125th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alexandra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.