Alexandria - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Alexandria \a-lexa-ndria, alex(an)-dria\ is of Greek origin. Variant of Alexandra, influenced by the name of the city in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great in 322 BC and named in his honor. Also a place name in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Virginia.

Baby names that sound like Alexandria are Alixandria, Alexandrina, Alexandrea and Alexanderia. Other similar baby names are Alyxandra, Allexandrina, Allexandra, Alixandra, Alexsandra, Alexandrine, Alexandrena, Alexandre and Alexanda.

Alexandria is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Alexandria. Click here to compare Alexandria with related baby names.