Alexandrya
A feminine form of the name Alexander, of Greek origin meaning "defender of mankind".
Name Census estimates that about 366 living Americans carry the first name Alexandrya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alexandrya today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alexandrya births was 1999 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alexandrya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
366
~ 1 in 936,487 Americans
Peak year
1999
23 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2019 SSA rank
#15,656
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Alexandrya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alexandrya from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 153 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Alexandrya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexandrya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alexandrya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alexandryas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alexandrya
The name Alexandrya is derived from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, which means "defender of men" or "protector of men". It is a feminine variant of the masculine name Alexander. The name has its origins in the Hellenistic period, which began with the reign of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC.
Alexandrya was likely first used as a personal name during the Hellenistic period, when Greek culture and language spread throughout the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. The name may have been inspired by Alexander the Great himself, who was one of the most influential military leaders and conquerors in ancient history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alexandrya can be found in ancient Greek literature and historical records. In the 3rd century BC, a woman named Alexandrya was mentioned in the works of the Greek historian Polybius.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Alexandrya. One of the most famous was Alexandrya Aidini, a Byzantine princess who lived in the 11th century AD. She was the daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Byzantine Empire.
Another prominent Alexandrya was Alexandrya of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was executed for her faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Decius.
In the 16th century, Alexandrya Piccolomini was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was a member of the powerful Piccolomini family and supported many artists and intellectuals of the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, Alexandrya da Fonseca was a Portuguese poet and writer. She was known for her poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality.
In the 19th century, Alexandrya Mikhailovna was a Russian noble and philanthropist. She was born in 1825 and devoted her life to charitable causes, founding several schools and hospitals for the poor.
While the name Alexandrya has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been used throughout various regions and time periods, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Alexandrya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alexandrya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Alexandrya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alexandrya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 366 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alexandrya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 936,487 US residents.
Is Alexandrya a common name?
We classify Alexandrya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alexandrya most popular?
The single biggest year for Alexandrya was 1999, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alexandrya is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alexandrya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alexandrya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.