Alessandra
Alessandra is a girls' name of Italian origin meaning “defender of mankind.” It ranked #443 in the United States in 2025. The Italian feminine form of Alexander, Alessandra has a sweeping, operatic grandeur.
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how do you pronounce Alessandra?
ah-les-SAHN-drah
where does the name Alessandra come from?
The Italian feminine form of Alexandra, through the Latin Alexandra from the Ancient Greek Alexándra, and the feminine of Alessandro.
The name carries the legacy of Alexander the Great while being unmistakably Mediterranean. It is one of the most sophisticated names in the Italian repertoire, projecting strength and elegance.
how popular is this name?
Alessandra has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 39 years since 1987. It peaked at #276 in 2015, and ranked #443 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #443 |
| 2024 | #426 |
| 2023 | #390 |
| 2022 | #380 |
| 2021 | #403 |
| 2020 | #368 |
| 2019 | #320 |
| 2018 | #324 |
| 2017 | #315 |
| 2016 | #305 |
| 2015 | #276 |
| 2010 | #386 |
| 2000 | #672 |
| 1990 | #827 |
| 1987 | #931 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Alessandra fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Alessandra?
- Alessandra Ambrosio (Brazilian-Italian supermodel)
- Alessandra Mussolini (Italian politician)
what are the nicknames and variants of Alessandra?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Alessandra?
what names go well with Alessandra?
Sibling names that share Alessandra's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Alessandra
What does the name Alessandra mean?
Alessandra means “defender of mankind”.
What is the origin of the name Alessandra?
Alessandra comes from the Italian naming tradition. Related forms include Alessandrina.
How popular is the name Alessandra?
Alessandra ranked #443 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2015, at #276, and it has spent 39 years in the top 1,000 since 1987.
Is Alessandra a boy or girl name?
Alessandra is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Alessandra?
Alessandra is pronounced ah-les-SAHN-drah, with 4 syllables.
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