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Aleksandra

Aleksandra means “defender of people” (Ancient Greek origin). 3,110 US babies since 1940, peak 2008. Notable Aleksandras are 1.4× over-represented as actors.

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What it means

“defender of people”

Ancient GreekSpelling of Alexandra

From “to defend” + “man”.

In US birth records

Peak year: 2008

40s50s60s70s80s90s00s10s20s

3,110 US babies were named Aleksandra between 1940 and 2025.

Where Aleksandras end up

Not enough notable Aleksandras yet, so this uses the spelling family: Alexandra, Alexandria.

Careervs expectedConfidence
Actor1.4×High · 89 people
Writer0.8×High · 33 people
Journalist1.3×High · 25 people
Singer0.9×Medium · 24 people

Among notable women who are actors, the Alexandra family show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.

Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.

One more thing…

Aleksandra has a surprise career: 1.8×

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Spelling family

1 in 119 Alexandras spell it Aleksandra

Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.

Name twins (peaked around 2008)