Alejandra
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alejandra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 530 babies have been named Alejandra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alejandra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,288 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,288
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Alejandra is also used as a girl name, ranked #576.
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About the Name Alejandra
Alejandra is a boy name .
Is Alejandra a boy or girl name? Alejandra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,288 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #576. Alejandra is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alejandra is currently ranked #28,288 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alejandra include Ale, Alej, Alejy, Alejie, Aleja, Alejay, Alejaie, Dra, Dray, Draie, Ndra, and Aly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alejandra include Alejandro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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