Alessandra
a-lessand-ra,
al(e)-ssan-dra
US Popularity:799
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Defender of mankind
Alessandra is a girl’s name of Greek origins, meaning “defender of mankind.” A softened version of Alexandra, Alessandra sports a gorgeous Italian-flavored appeal. The name stems from boy’s name Alexander, linking baby Alessandra to Greece’s most notable military generals. The Alexander family of names is also considered one of the most successful and timeless of Western Civilization. As a member of the ancestry, Alessandra will undoubtedly be a name that sticks around.
Common Nicknames for Alessandra
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How Popular Is The Name Alessandra?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Alessandra is currently #1932 on The Bump
Girl:Alessandra is currently #1341 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Alessandra is currently #799 in U.S. births
Girl:Alessandra is currently #387 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#387
in 2023
- 7
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Alessandra
Ancestry, Alessandra
Behind the Name, Alessandra, February 2019
WordSense, Alexandra
Online Etymology Dictionary, Alexander, January 2019
Behind the Name, Alexander, April 2022
Torch, The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities, Naming Alexander, January 2020
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