Alessandra Girl

Popularity: #382 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-leh-SAN-drah / ˌæl.ɪˈsæn.drə

Italian; Greek

Meaning

Italian: defender of mankind; Greek: helper

Historical & Cultural Background

Alessandra is the feminine form of Alessandro, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros. The name has been popular in Italy and other countries due to its association with historical figures, including saints and royalty. It has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Trend Summary

Alessandra has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

AlexandraIsabellaSamanthaGabriellaMirandaSerenaTatianaVictoria

Variants

  • Alessandra
  • Alessandria
  • Sandra

International Variants

  • Alejandra (Spanish)
  • Alexandra (English)
  • Alessandrine (French)

Famous people named Alessandra

Alessandra Ambrosio is a Brazilian model and actress known for her work with Victoria's Secret.

Alessandra Mussolini is an Italian politician and actress, recognized for her family heritage and political career.

Alessandra Torresani is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as 'Caprica'.

Alessandra Sublet is a French television presenter and producer, known for her work in French media.

Fictional characters named Alessandra

Alessandra is a character in the novel 'The Last Song' by Nicholas Sparks, where she plays a significant role in the protagonist's journey.

Alessandra is featured in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey' as a supporting character who aids the main character.

Sibling Suggestions

AlessioAlessiaAlanaArianaAnastasiaAmara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alessandra was first seen in the United States in 1943. Alessandra has ranked as high as #546 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Alessandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alessandra (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 157
23%
CA 144
21%
FL 82
12%
NY 57
8%
AZ 29
4%
IL 24
4%
NJ 23
3%
CO 17
3%
MA 15
2%
NC 15
2%
PA 14
2%
WA 13
2%
MD 12
2%
OH 10
1%
CT 10
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19435
19466
19496
19506
19526
19537
19558
19565
19586
195913
196016
19618
19628
196314
196416
196517
196614
196723
196837
196924
197029
197138
197229
197344
197436
197533
197630
197722
197828
197946
198043
198140
198253
198352
198484
1985111
1986141
1987176
1988220
1989214
1990237
1991215
1992248
1993199
1994233
1995253
1996264
1997273
1998284
1999312
2000359
2001346
2002394
2003459
2004569
2005664
2006897
2007858
2008785
2009658
2010830
2011792
2012923
20131,065
20141,082
20151,141
20161,070
20171,036
20181,009
20191,003
2020843
2021789
2022822
2023788
2024722