Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of the people, Form of Alexander
Pronunciation: al-ig-zan-dree-uh, /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dri.ə/, AE L AH G Z AE N D R IY AH
Popularity Rank: #10,227
Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of the people' or 'protector of mankind'. It is also the name of the ancient city founded by Alexander the Great.
The name Alexandria is of Greek origin and means Defender of the people, Form of Alexander, Helper and Defender of Mankind. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alexandria is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 71 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: al-ig-zan-dree-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dri.ə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L AH G Z AE N D R IY AH
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Alexandria is recorded 4,924 times globally, ranking it as the 10,227th most common name worldwide.
Alexandria is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,701 occurrences, making it the 1,144th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Alexandria is found among 1 in every 489 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,144 | 1 : 489 |
| United Kingdom | #3,053 | 1 : 2,150 |
| Canada | #1,945 | 1 : 1,437 |
| Egypt | #24,989 | 1 : 34,758 |
| South Africa | #15,526 | 1 : 37,220 |
| Malaysia | #16,455 | 1 : 36,192 |
| Italy | #17,932 | 1 : 24,133 |
| Nigeria | #12,217 | 1 : 26,969 |
| Philippines | #2,324 | 1 : 5,646 |
| Russia | #10,061 | 1 : 11,624 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alexandria from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 28, 2024 11:44 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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