Find out how popular the first name Alexandria has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alexandria by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Alexandria is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Alexandria being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 755 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Alexandria.

The history of the first name Alexandria

The name Alexandria has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Greek words "alexo," meaning to defend or protect, and "andros," meaning man. The name was first coined around the 4th century BCE during the reign of Alexander the Great.

Alexandria was the name given to numerous cities founded by Alexander the Great during his conquests across the ancient world. The most famous of these cities was Alexandria in Egypt, established in 331 BCE and named after the Macedonian ruler himself. This city became a major center of learning and culture in the ancient Mediterranean world.

In Greek mythology, Alexandria was also the name of a character associated with the city of Troy. According to legend, she was the daughter of the Trojan prince Priam and was renowned for her beauty. Her name appears in various ancient Greek texts and epic poems, such as the Iliad by Homer.

The name Alexandria gained popularity throughout the Hellenistic world and was later adopted by the Romans. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Alexandria Troas, a city founded in northwestern Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) in the 3rd century BCE.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Alexandria. Here are five examples:

1. Alexandria Soter (c. 315 BCE - 275 BCE), a Macedonian princess and daughter of Ptolemy I Soter, the founder of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt.

2. Alexandria Eudoxia (c. 380 CE - 460 CE), the wife of the Byzantine Emperor Arcadius and a powerful figure in the Eastern Roman Empire.

3. Alexandria Feodorovna (1798 - 1860), a Russian princess and the wife of Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia.

4. Alexandria Pallas (1778 - 1811), a Russian Princess and renowned artist who painted portraits of notable figures of her time.

5. Alexandria Kollontai (1872 - 1952), a Russian revolutionary and feminist who played a prominent role in the Bolshevik Revolution and later served as the Soviet ambassador to several countries.

The name Alexandria has endured throughout the centuries, carrying with it the rich history and legacy of the ancient Greek world, as well as the countless remarkable women who have borne this name.

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