Alejandra is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alejandra in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#3705
US Rank #604
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About the Name Alejandra
Alejandra has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1891 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #2407 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Alejandra is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alejandra in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #576, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alejandra
Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Alejandra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alejandra in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alejandra is rising: up 296 places since 2019, to #3,705 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #2,407 in 1998.
Alejandra is more popular in the US (#576) than in the UK (#5892). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Alejandra ranks #576 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Alejandra (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 929 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alejandra
Almost certainly the only Alejandra in the class
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UK Popularity (1997–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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