Defender of men
A rare feminine variant of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros. It combines the elements 'alexein', meaning to defend, and 'aner', meaning man. While Alexandra is the standard form, this spelling adds an extra syllable, giving it a rhythmic, elaborate quality.
Less common today
Alexandera isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,962 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
