Alyssandra: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahlyss-ahndr-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A modern blend of Alyssa and Alexandra, meaning "noble defender."

Alyssandra is a unique and enchanting name with Greek origins, meaning 'defender of mankind'. It blends the strength of 'Alyss' with the elegance of 'Sandra', creating a name that is both powerful and feminine. This name is relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. Alyssandra evokes a sense of strength, intelligence, and grace. It is easy to write and pronounce, although some may find it slightly long. Common nicknames include Ally, Sandy, and Alex. The name has been steadily rising in popularity since the 1970s and is currently ranked as the 187th most popular girls' name in the US. Alyssandra is a versatile name that can be shortened to many different nicknames, making it a practical choice for parents who want a name that is easy for their child to introduce themselves with.

Alyssandra Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Alyssandra is currently #7989 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Alyssandra is currently #4493 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Alyssandra is currently #3836 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Alyssandra is currently #2150 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Alyssandra is currently #4226 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Alyssandra is currently #2341 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Alyssandra is currently #4040 on Kiindred Australian Names

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