How to say it
a · lex · AN · dri · a
/ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dri.ə/
Feminine
Alexandria
Defender of mankind
What it means
A feminine form of Alexander, 'defender of mankind,' and the name of the great Egyptian city.
Alexandria is the grand feminine form of Alexander, from the Greek for 'defender of mankind.' It is also the Egyptian city Alexander the Great founded, once home to the ancient world's greatest library. Stately and full, it shortens to Alex, Lexi, Allie, or Ria. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a current bearer. Said al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh.
Popularity over time
peaked at #69 in 1993, currently #474 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Alex, Lexi, Allie, Ria.
- Pop culture
The ancient Egyptian city; Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Spelling variants
- Alexandra
- Aleksandria
- Alexandrea
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