Xandra
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Defender Of Mankind. Feminine Of Alexander.
- Origin
- English
Xandra Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 514 baby girls have been named Xandra. The name peaked in 2004 with 33 US births that year (rank #4277). In 2024, ranked #17514 nationally — 13,237 places below its 2004 peak.
Top States for Xandra
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Xandra births are: Texas (6).
Other English-Origin Names Like Xandra
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6-Letter Names Starting with X
Names with Xandra's exact length and starting letter: Xabier, Xanthe, Xarles, Xavian, Xavier.
Quick Facts About Xandra
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zandra | Defender Of Man | Female | Greek |
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Compare Xandra to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Xandra against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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