The nameAleksandra

Aleksandra is the Slavic form of Alexandra.

Meaning

From the Greek alexein, "to defend", and aner, andros, "man".

Origin

Slavic, of Greek origin.

History

In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1970s.

Popularity of the name Aleksandra

Aleksandra in France

1996peak year (30 births)
580babies named Aleksandra in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aleksandra was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 150 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Aleksandra. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Aleksandra in France were born before 1999.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aleksandra mean?

From the Greek alexein, "to defend", and aner, andros, "man".

What is the origin of the name Aleksandra?

Slavic, of Greek origin.

Is Aleksandra a girl's or a boy's name?

Aleksandra is a girl's name.