Alexandra
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #74
Total births: 7,380
History: Alexandra surged in the 2000s as a strong, regal name in Australia. The name carries power and sophistication. Alexandra represents Australian parents who chose names with authority — fitting for a country producing more female leaders than ever.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2015) | #89 |
| Babies named Alexandra in 2015 | 82 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 7,380 |
| Peak year | 1988 (328 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #16 |
| Years in records | 1969–2015 (43 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 26 spots |
Frequently asked about Alexandra
What does the name Alexandra mean?
Alexandra means “Defender of the people” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Alexandra?
Alexandra has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Defender of the people”.
How popular is Alexandra in Australia?
Alexandra ranked #89 in Australia in 2015 — given to 82 babies that year.
When was Alexandra most popular?
Alexandra peaked in 1988 with 328 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Alexandra a boy or girl name?
Alexandra is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Alexandras in registered births are female.
Is the name Alexandra rising or falling in popularity?
Alexandra has fallen 26 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #63 in 2010 to #89 in 2015.
How long has Alexandra been recorded in Australia?
Alexandra appears in birth records in Australia across 43 years — from 1969 through 2015.