Defender of men
A Slavic and Greek variation of Alexandra. It is derived from the Greek elements 'alexein', meaning to defend, and 'aner', meaning man. While common in Eastern Europe, it remains a distinctive choice in the United States compared to its English counterpart.
Less common today
Aleksandra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,735 in 2007.
Olympic gold medalist sprinter
Renowned avant-garde painter and designer
Professional tennis player
Polish singer and actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
