Alejandra
Alejandra is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “Defender of mankind”, pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-drah. It ranked #604 in the United States in 2025, given to 486 babies, and peaked at #145 in 1994. Common nicknames: Ale, Aleja, Jana.
How popular is Alejandra in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Alejandra mean, and where does it come from?
Alejandra is the Spanish form of Alexandra, from the Greek Alexandros — alexein, "to defend," and aner, "man." It arrived in Spain with the Greek and Byzantine saints and settled so thoroughly that it now reads as entirely Spanish rather than borrowed. The name is a staple across Latin America and Spain, where it has spent decades near the top of the charts without ever tipping into a fad, helped by a stock of nicknames — Ale, Aleja, Jana, Sandra — that let one child be formal at school and casual at home. English speakers meet it most often in its shortened form, Ale, and in the many Alejandras of Spanish-language music and film.
How is Alejandra used around the world?
Alejandra is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.
Male FormAlejandro
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Alejandra?
Famous People Named Alejandra
- Alejandra Pizarnik — Argentine poet
- Alejandra Guzmán — Mexican rock singer known as the Queen of Rock in Spanish
- Alejandra Espinoza — Mexican television host and the first winner of Nuestra Belleza Latina
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Alejandra mean?
Alejandra is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "Defender of mankind." Alejandra is the Spanish form of Alexandra, from the Greek Alexandros — alexein, "to defend," and aner, "man." It arrived in Spain with the Greek and Byzantine saints and settled so thoroughly that it now reads as entirely Spanish rather than borrowed.
How do you pronounce Alejandra?
Alejandra is pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-drah. Common variations include Alexandra, Alessandra, Alexandrina.
Is Alejandra a girl name?
Yes, Alejandra is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ale, Aleja, Jana, Sandra.