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.
About 47 girls were named Aleksandra in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Aleksandra — far less common.
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