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Alejandrina

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningdefender of the people · Greek

Alejandrina is a Mexican girl name meaning “defender of the people”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funAlejandrina starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Alejandrina would score 19 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationAlejandrina peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Alejandrina you'd meet today is about 46 years old.
  • HistoryAlejandrina first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1920–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Alejandrina

Alejandrina is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “defender of the people”. With 5 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Alejandrina

What does the name Alejandrina mean?

Alejandrina means “defender of the people” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Alex (“defender of men”), Alexandra (“defender of men”), Alessia (“defender of men”) and Alessandra (“defender of men”).

What is the origin of the name Alejandrina?

Alejandrina is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Alejandrina a boy or girl name?

Alejandrina is a girl name.

How popular is the name Alejandrina?

Alejandrina is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #2,430 in 1979, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Alejandrina?

If you like Alejandrina, you might also like Alex, Alexandra, Alessia and Alessandra.

What should I know before naming my baby Alejandrina?

Alejandrina is a Mexican girl name meaning “defender of the people”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.