Aleksandra vs Darya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksandra

Girl #3,330 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Polish Serbian Bulgarian Ukrainian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,330
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sasha, Aleks, Sandra

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksandra Rank #3,330
Darya Rank #3,276

Darya is more popular, ranked #3276 vs #3330 for Aleksandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksandra ___

  • Aleksandra Rose
  • Aleksandra Marie
  • Aleksandra Grace
  • Aleksandra Sofia
  • Aleksandra Nadia
  • Aleksandra Vera

Darya ___

  • Darya Irina
  • Darya Natalia
  • Darya Elena
  • Darya Sofia
  • Darya Anna
  • Darya Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darya

Irina Natasha Alexei Nikita Masha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksandra or Darya more popular?

Darya is more popular, ranked #3276 compared to Aleksandra at #3330 in the United States.

What do Aleksandra and Darya mean?

Aleksandra means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Darya means "sea, ocean" (Persian origin).

Are Aleksandra and Darya boy or girl names?

Aleksandra is primarily a girl name. Darya is primarily a girl name.

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