US Popularity:780
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Defender of mankind
Alessandra is a girl’s name of Greek origins, meaning “defender of mankind.” A softened version of Alexandra, Alessandra sports a gorgeous Italian-flavored appeal. The name stems from boy’s name Alexander, linking baby Alessandra to Greece’s most notable military generals. The Alexander family of names is also considered one of the most successful and timeless of Western Civilization. As a member of the ancestry, Alessandra will undoubtedly be a name that sticks around.

Alessandra Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Alessandra is currently #1845 on The Bump
Girl:Alessandra is currently #824 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Alessandra is currently #780 in U.S. births
Girl:Alessandra is currently #282 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#780
in 2022
+ 25
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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