Alejandro
Pronunciation: [ ahl-ayy-AHNDR-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alejandro first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 841 babies have been named Alejandro in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alejandro is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,569 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,569
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Alejandro is also used as a boy name, ranked #185.
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About the Name Alejandro
Alejandro is a girl name .
Is Alejandro a boy or girl name? Alejandro is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,569 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #185. Alejandro is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alejandro is currently ranked #28,569 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alejandro include Ale, Alej, Alejy, Alejie, Aleja, Alejay, Alejaie, Dro, Droy, Droie, Ndro, and Aly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alejandro include Alejandra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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