Xandra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationZAN-dra / ˈzændrəGreek; English
Meaning
Greek: Defender of mankind; English: Variant of Alexandra
Historical & Cultural Background
Xandra is often considered a diminutive or variant of Alexandra, which has roots in Greek. The name Alexandra was popularized by historical figures such as Alexander the Great. Xandra has gained popularity in modern times as a unique and contemporary name choice. It is often associated with strength and femininity.
Trend Summary
Xandra has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zandra
- Alexandra
International Variants
- Alejandra (Spanish)
- Sascha (German)
- Alessandra (Italian)
Famous people named Xandra
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Xandra was first seen in the United States in 1948. Xandra has ranked as high as #1309 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Xandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Xandra (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |