Alexandria
Pronunciation: [ al-uhgz-ANDR-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alexandria first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 214 babies have been named Alexandria in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alexandria is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,523 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,523
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
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#26,446 in US
Old Germanic adal + wulf origin
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About the Name Alexandria
Alexandria is a boy name .
Is Alexandria a boy or girl name? Alexandria is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,523 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #463. Alexandria is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alexandria is currently ranked #26,523 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alexandria include Ale, Alex, Alexy, Alexie, Alexa, Alexay, Alexaie, Ria, Riay, Riaie, Dria, and Aly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alexandria include Alexander, Alex, Alexis, Alexande, Alexzander . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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