Alessandra Girl

Popularity: #406 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-leh-SAN-drah /ˌæl.ɪˈsæn.drə/

Origin: Italian; Greek

Meaning: Italian: defender of mankind; Greek: helper

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alessandra is of Italian origin, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means "defender of men." The Greek name is composed of the elements "alexein," meaning "to defend," and "aner," meaning "man." The name was Latinized as Alexander, which became widely used throughout Europe, particularly in the context of historical figures such as Alexander the Great, who lived in the 4th century BCE. The feminine form, Alessandra, emerged as a variant in Italy during the Middle Ages, reflecting the cultural and linguistic shifts of the time.

Throughout history, the name Alessandra has been associated with various notable figures. One significant touchpoint is Saint Alexandra, a Christian martyr from the early centuries of the Church, whose story contributed to the name's adoption in Christian communities.

The name gained further prominence in the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of classical learning and the arts, during which many names derived from Greek and Latin roots saw renewed interest. The use of Alessandra in literature and art during this era helped solidify its place in Italian culture.

Culturally, Alessandra carries connotations of strength and protection, resonating with its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms like Sandra becoming popular in several languages.

The enduring appeal of Alessandra can be attributed to its historical significance, its association with revered figures, and its melodic quality, which has allowed it to persist through centuries as a name of elegance and strength.

Famous people named Alessandra

In this section, you will find notable people named Alessandra. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alessandra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alessandra who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Alessandra Ambrosio is a model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret, her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and her role in the film Casino Royale.

Alessandra Mastronardi is an actress best known for her roles in the series Master of None, the film To Rome with Love, and the series L'Allieva.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alessandra, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlessioAlessiaAlanaArianaAnastasiaAmara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alessandra. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlexandraIsabellaSamanthaGabriellaMirandaSerenaTatianaVictoria

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alessandra was first seen in the United States in 1943.

Alessandra has ranked as high as #593 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)

The name Alessandra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alessandra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alessandra.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 697 697
2024 724 724
2023 788 788
2022 822 822
2021 789 789
2020 843 843
2019 1,003 1,003
2018 1,009 1,009
2017 1,036 1,036
2016 1,070 1,070
2015 1,141 1,141
2014 1,082 1,082
2013 1,065 1,065
2012 923 923
2011 792 792
2010 830 830
2009 658 658
2008 785 785
2007 858 858
2006 897 897
2005 664 664
2004 569 569
2003 459 459
2002 394 394
2001 346 346
2000 359 359
1999 312 312
1998 284 284
1997 273 273
1996 264 264
1995 253 253
1994 233 233
1993 199 199
1992 248 248
1991 215 215
1990 237 237
1989 214 214
1988 220 220
1987 176 176
1986 141 141
1985 111 111
1984 84 84
1983 52 52
1982 53 53
1981 41 41
1980 43 43
1979 46 46
1978 28 28
1977 22 22
1976 30 30
1975 33 33
1974 36 36
1973 44 44
1972 29 29
1971 38 38
1970 29 29
1969 24 24
1968 37 37
1967 23 23
1966 14 14
1965 17 17
1964 16 16
1963 14 14
1962 8 8
1961 8 8
1960 16 16
1959 13 13
1958 6 6
1956 5 5
1955 8 8
1953 7 7
1952 6 6
1950 6 6
1949 6 6
1946 6 6
1943 5 5

Top States for Alessandra (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 157
23%
CA 144
21%
FL 82
12%
NY 57
8%
AZ 29
4%
IL 24
3%
NJ 23
3%
CO 17
2%
MA 15
2%
NC 15
2%
PA 14
2%
WA 13
2%
MD 12
2%
VA 10
1%
OH 10
1%
CT 10
1%
GA 10
1%
NM 8
1%
MI 7
1%
LA 6
1%
OR 6
1%
IN 5
1%
NV 5
1%
TN 5
1%
UT 5
1%