Alexandria (given name)
Alexandria is a feminine given name, derived from Alexander the Great and the towns he named, most notably the city of Alexandria, Egypt.
| Pronunciation | /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə, -ˈzɑːn-/ AL-ig-ZA(H)N-dree-ə |
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| Gender | Female |
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| Word/name | Ancient Greek |
| Meaning | "defender of mankind" or "defender of men" |
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Alexandria was the 352nd most popular name for girls born in the United States in 2021. For the US in the years since 1900, it was most popular in 1993 when it ranked 69th. It was not in the top 1,000 girls' baby names before 1969.
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