Aleksandra
Borrowed from Russian Алекса́ндра (Aleksándra).
Every Aleksandra since 1965 — 3,110 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleksandra
Aleksandra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,297 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 3,110 American babies have been named Aleksandra. Its peak came in 2008, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleksandra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleksandra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #3,297 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,337 |
| 2023 | 44 | #3,527 |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,418 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2,441 |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,416 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,755 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,680 |
| 2017 | 90 | #2,131 |
| 2016 | 85 | #2,249 |
| 2015 | 112 | #1,839 |
| 2014 | 99 | #1,998 |
| 2013 | 116 | #1,762 |
| 2012 | 107 | #1,875 |
| 2011 | 99 | #1,984 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1,928 |
| 2009 | 120 | #1,792 |
| 2008 | 126 | #1,756 |
| 2007 | 125 | #1,736 |
| 2006 | 117 | #1,771 |
| 2005 | 101 | #1,911 |
| 2004 | 79 | #2,229 |
| 2003 | 97 | #1,885 |
| 2002 | 92 | #1,916 |
| 2001 | 81 | #2,064 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,332 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,216 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,298 |
| 1985 | 20 | #3,985 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,189 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,497 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,834 |
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Famous people named Aleksandra
- Aleksandra Ekster Painter · 1882–1949
- Aleksandra Pakhmutova Composer · b. 1929
- Aleksandra Beļcova Painter · 1892–1981
- Aleksandra Chudina Athlete · 1923–1990
- Aleksandra Krunić Tennis player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aleksandra mean?
Borrowed from Russian Алекса́ндра (Aleksándra).
How popular is the name Aleksandra in 2025?
Aleksandra ranked #3,297 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleksandra?
3,110 babies have been named Aleksandra in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleksandra most popular?
Aleksandra peaked in 2008, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Aleksandra a boy or girl name?
Aleksandra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleksandra rising or falling?
Aleksandra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aleksandra?
Well-known people named Aleksandra include Aleksandra Ekster (painter), Aleksandra Pakhmutova (composer), Aleksandra Beļcova (painter).