Alejandra
- Meaning
- Defending men
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What does Alejandra mean?
Alejandra means “defending men”.
Alejandra is the Spanish form of Alexandra. It shares the Alexander family’s meaning associated with defending people.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Alejandra yet.
How popular is Alejandra?
United States · 2025Explore how often Alejandra is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #604 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Alejandra
- 486 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.3% Fewer than 2024
Alejandra over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #604 | 486 |
| 2024 | Girls | #578 | 524 |
| 2023 | Girls | #548 | 554 |
| 2022 | Girls | #568 | 529 |
| 2021 | Girls | #617 | 480 |
| 2020 | Boys | #12,114 | 5 |
| 2020 | Girls | #545 | 551 |
| 2019 | Girls | #518 | 600 |
| 2018 | Girls | #512 | 608 |
| 2017 | Girls | #507 | 617 |
| 2016 | Girls | #446 | 721 |
| 2015 | Girls | #451 | 703 |
| 2014 | Boys | #9,679 | 7 |
| 2014 | Girls | #446 | 717 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Alejandra
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Mostly girls- Meaning
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Shares the recorded meaning “defending men” with Alejandra.
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Mostly girls- Meaning
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