Alexandra
Alexandra is a distinctive choice, ranked #231 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alexandra in their class.
About the Name Alexandra
Alexandra is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 79 places over five years. Its high point was #38 in 1996, and it now sits at #215. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 15 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Alexandra is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alexandra in their class.
It ranks similarly in the US at #237, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Alexandra
- Alexandra Touretski — Sasha Touretski Born 20 September 1994, is a Swiss freestyle swimmer.
- Alexandra of Denmark — Alexandra of Denmark was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, from 22 January 1901 to 6 May 1910 as the wife of King Edward VII.
- Alexandra Chando — Alexandra Chando is an American actress and director.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alexandra
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alexandra
Almost certainly the only Alexandra in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Alexandra
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia