Mayraalejandra
Name of possible Latin American origin, combining "Mayra" (meaning "beloved") and "Alejandra" (meaning "defender of mankind").
Name Census estimates that about 51 living Americans carry the first name Mayraalejandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mayraalejandra today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mayraalejandra births was 1987 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mayraalejandra. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mayraalejandra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
51
~ 1 in 6,720,673 Americans
Peak year
1987
10 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1994 SSA rank
#12,820
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Mayraalejandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mayraalejandra from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 35 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Mayraalejandra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mayraalejandra 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 Mayraalejandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mayraalejandras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mayraalejandra
Mayraalejandra is a unique and intriguing name that appears to be a blend of two distinct components: "Mayra" and "Alejandra." The origins of this name can be traced back to different cultures and languages, lending it a rich and diverse heritage.
The first part, "Mayra," is a variant of the Spanish name "María," which is derived from the ancient Hebrew name "Miryam." This name has its roots in the biblical figure Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. It is believed to have originated from the Hebrew words "mar" meaning "bitter" or "beloved," and "yam" meaning "sea."
The second part, "Alejandra," is the Spanish form of the Greek name "Alexandra," which means "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." This name traces its origins back to the ancient Greek leader Alexander the Great, who was known for his military conquests and expansive empire.
While there are no definitive records of the combined name "Mayraalejandra" appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have been present in various cultures throughout history. The name "María" has been popular among Spanish-speaking populations for centuries, while "Alexandra" has been widely used in Greek and Slavic cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a name similar to "Mayraalejandra" can be found in the 16th century, when a Spanish woman named María Alejandra de Jesús was born in 1568. She later became a nun and is known for her spiritual writings and devotion to the Catholic faith.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne names related to "Mayraalejandra." These include:
1. María Alejandra Villanueva (1684-1744), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception.
2. Alejandra Pizarnik (1936-1972), an Argentine poet renowned for her avant-garde and existentialist works.
3. María Alejandra Vicuña (1820-1904), a Chilean religious leader and founder of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
4. Alejandra Guzmán (born 1968), a prominent Mexican singer and actress known for her contributions to the rock and pop genres.
5. María Alejandra Andrade (born 1978), a Nicaraguan-American actress and model, best known for her roles in telenovelas.
It is important to note that while this name may hold cultural and historical significance, its usage and popularity may vary across different regions and time periods.
People
Mayraalejandra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mayraalejandra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mayraalejandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mayraalejandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 51 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mayraalejandra 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 6,720,673 US residents.
Is Mayraalejandra a common name?
We classify Mayraalejandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mayraalejandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Mayraalejandra was 1987, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mayraalejandra is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mayraalejandra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mayraalejandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mayraalejandra 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.
Is Mayraalejandra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mayraalejandra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mayraalejandra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Mayraalejandra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.