All about the name ALLEXANDRA
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Meaning, origin, history
Alexandra is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek words "alexein", which means to defend or protect, and "andros", which means man. Therefore, the name Alexandra can be interpreted as "defending men" or "protecting mankind". The name has been popular throughout history and has been borne by many notable figures, including several queens and empresses. In ancient Greece, it was a rare but not unknown name. One famous bearer of the name was Queen Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925), who was married to King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. The name has also been popular in other cultures throughout history, including Russia and Romania. Today, it continues to be a popular choice for girls' names around the world.
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Popularity of the name ALLEXANDRA since 1900
Popularity analysis
Here are some interesting statistics about the given name Allexandra:
In the United States, Allexandra was not a very common name throughout the late 20th century. Looking at annual birth records from that time period:
* In 1988, there were only 7 babies named Allexandra.
* Five years later, in 1991, this number decreased slightly to 5 births.
* However, it picked up again in 1995 with 8 babies being named Allexandra that year.
* Then, in 1997, the number of newborn girls named Allexandra went back down to 5.
Overall, between these four years (1988-1997), there were a total of 25 baby girls named Allexandra in the United States.