Alexandra is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek words "alexein", which means to defend or protect, and "andros", which means man. Therefore, the name Alexandra can be interpreted as "defending men" or "protecting mankind". The name has been popular throughout history and has been borne by many notable figures, including several queens and empresses. In ancient Greece, it was a rare but not unknown name. One famous bearer of the name was Queen Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925), who was married to King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. The name has also been popular in other cultures throughout history, including Russia and Romania. Today, it continues to be a popular choice for girls' names around the world.
The name Allexandra was most popular in the year 1995 with 8 births recorded that year. The years with the least number of births were 1988 and 1991, both with 5 births each. Overall, there were a total of 25 births for this name across these four years.