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Alessandra
defender of mankind
About Alessandra
A name of remarkable substance and depth, Alessandra brings together classical beauty with contemporary appeal in a way few names manage to achieve. This is a choice for parents who appreciate literature, art, and history, who want their daughter to carry a name with gravitas and presence. The length of Alessandra provides wonderful flexibility—nicknames abound, from Ali to Sandra to Alessa, allowing your daughter to shape her identity as she grows. There's an undeniable elegance to this name, a certain je ne sais quoi that suggests intelligence, creativity, and strength. It's the kind of name you might find on a novel's cover, in a gallery exhibition, or leading a boardroom meeting. Alessandra doesn't shrink from attention; it embraces it with confidence and poise. The name carries well across generations, feeling equally appropriate for a toddler, a teenager, and a distinguished professional. Its international recognition means it transcends borders while maintaining its distinctive character.
Popularity of the Name Alessandra
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #931 | |||
| 1988 | #829 | |||
| 1989 | #860 | |||
| 1990 | #826 | |||
| 1991 | #902 | #486 | ||
| 1992 | #808 | #446 | ||
| 1993 | #948 | #487 | ||
| 1994 | #851 | #412 | ||
| 1995 | #786 | #528 | ||
| 1996 | #786 | #390 | ||
| 1997 | #769 | #818 | #467 | |
| 1998 | #757 | #470 | ||
| 1999 | #722 | #761 | ||
| 2000 | #672 | #565 | ||
| 2001 | #710 | #513 | ||
| 2002 | #643 | #905 | #559 | |
| 2003 | #596 | #691 | ||
| 2004 | #509 | #521 | ||
| 2005 | #457 | #510 | ||
| 2006 | #361 | #506 | ||
| 2007 | #384 | #851 | #463 | |
| 2008 | #408 | #866 | #605 | |
| 2009 | #471 | #574 | ||
| 2010 | #386 | #603 | ||
| 2011 | #398 | #591 | ||
| 2012 | #344 | #900 | #489 | |
| 2013 | #301 | #886 | #884 | #407 |
| 2014 | #301 | #482 | ||
| 2015 | #276 | #448 | ||
| 2016 | #305 | #560 | ||
| 2017 | #315 | #862 | #542 | |
| 2018 | #324 | #577 | ||
| 2019 | #320 | #544 | ||
| 2020 | #368 | #847 | ||
| 2021 | #403 | #847 | #831 | |
| 2022 | #380 | #855 | ||
| 2023 | #390 | #867 | ||
| 2024 | #426 | |||
| 2025 | #443 | #966 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alessandra
Names Similar to Alessandra
Nicknames for Alessandra
- Alex
- Ali
- Sandra
- Lexi
Famous People Named Alessandra
| Alessandra Ambrosio | Brazilian model |
| Alessandra Torresani | American actress |
| Alessandra de Osma | Peruvian nobility |
| Alessandra Mastronardi | Italian actress |
| Alessandra Sublet | French TV presenter |
| Alessandra Stanley | American journalist |
| Alessandra Ferri | Italian ballet dancer |
| Alessandra Mussolini | Italian politician |
| Alessandra Rosaldo | Mexican singer and actress |
| Alessandra Pichelli | Italian CrossFit athlete |
| Alessandra Guerzoni | Italian biathlete |
| Alessandra Sensini | Italian windsurfer |
| Alessandra Cappellotto | Italian cyclist |
| Alessandra Martines | Italian-French actress |
| Alessandra Samadello | Brazilian singer |
| Alessandra de Rossi | Filipino actress |
| Alessandra Villegas | Venezuelan actress |
| Alessandra Marc | American opera singer |
| Alessandra Ambra | Italian figure skater |
Characters Named Alessandra
| Alessandra Carina DiRiso | from the novel "City of Shadows" by Ariana Franklin |
| Alessandra Vianne | from the novel "The Witch of Willow Hall" by Hester Fox |
| Alessandra Strozzi | from the novel "In the Name of the Family" by Sarah Dunant |
| Alessandra Bellini | from the film "Last Tango in Paris" |
| Alessandra "Ally" DiLaurentis | from the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Alessandra "Alex" Danvers | from the TV series "Supergirl" |
| Alessandra "Alex" Russo | from the TV series "Wizards of Waverly Place" |
| Alessandra "Alex" Cahill-Walker | from the TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger" |
| Alessandra "Alex" Pearson | from the film "The Lake House" |
| Alessandra Clarke | from the film "Leap Year" |
| Alessandra Smith | from the film "An American Crime" |
| Alessandra D'Aniello | from the film "To Rome with Love" |
| Alessandra Querubin | from the TV series "Ikaw Lamang" |
| Alessandra van der Woodsen | from the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Alessandra Kelly | from the film "The Edge of Seventeen" |
| Alessandra Millotti | from the film "A Little Chaos" |
| Alessandra Parisi | from the film "Santa's Little Helper" |
| Alessandra Mason | from the film "An American Haunting" |
| Alessandra Coleridge | from the novel "The Grand Sophy" by Georgette Heyer |
| Alessandra "Al" Templeton | from the TV series "Counterpart" |