Alexandria
Meaning of Alexandria
Alexandria is a feminine name that has a timeless elegance and grandeur. In English, it's pronounced as al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh, while in Italian and Spanish the pronunciation changes slightly to ah-lek-SAHN-dree-ah. This versatile name also has variations including Alexandra and Alexandrine, giving parents plenty of options to choose from. According to data for newborns in the United States of America, Alexandria has consistently been a popular choice over the years. In fact, its popularity has increased dramatically since 1904 when only seven babies were given this name. By 1995, Alexandria peaked as the 72nd most popular name with 4,772 occurrences. Though it decreased slightly after that year, it remains a beloved choice among many parents today.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ah-lek-SAHN-dree-ah (/aleksanˈdri.a/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as ah-lek-SAHN-dree-ah (/aleksanˈdɾi.a/)
British English
- Pronunced as al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh (/ˈal.ɪɡˈzæn.dri.ə/)
American English
- Pronunced as al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh (/ælɪˈzæn.dri.ə/)
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Similar Names to Alexandria
Notable People Named Alexandria
| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, is a prominent American politician and activist representing New York's 14th congressional district. |
| Alexandria Villaseñor is an American climate activist and co-founder of U.S. Youth Climate Strike and Earth Uprising, known for her involvement in the Fridays for Future movement and her advocacy alongside Greta Thunberg. |
