Alexandra vs Cassandra
Alexandra and Cassandracompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 1999, Alexandra was ranked #22 and Cassandra #90 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 1997, Alexandra was ranked #30 and Cassandra #97 among girls in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Alexandra was ranked #141 and Cassandra #885 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Alexandra was ranked #176 and Cassandra #541 among girls in Scotland.
Norway · Girls
In 2025, Alexandra was ranked #212 and Cassandra #340 among girls in Norway.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Alexandra was ranked #231 and Cassandra #490 among girls in England and Wales.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2023, Alexandra was ranked #264 and Cassandra #391 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Alexandra and Cassandra over time
Alexandra and Cassandra appear together in 5 published lists, across 144 years of shared records. Alexandra held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Cassandra in 0.
The order between them changed and held in one of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Each reached its own highest recorded position first in 2 of the lists they share.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1986, Alexandra moved ahead of Cassandra in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #40 and #38 the year before became #34 and #46.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Alexandra and Cassandra changed places 4 times in Republic of Ireland · Girls between 1976 and 2025, ending at #141 and #885.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 27 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Alexandra and Cassandra averaged 18.1 places apart, ending at #22 and #90.
- Longest-running competitions
Alexandra and Cassandra were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #231 and #490.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Alexandra #38 in 1996, Cassandra #319 in 1996.
List by list
Norway · Girls40 shared years, 1986–2025
Alexandra held the stronger position in 40 of those years, Cassandra in 0.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #70 in 2004, Cassandra #180 in 2010.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Alexandra #212, Cassandra #340.
Republic of Ireland · Girls39 shared years, 1976–2025
Alexandra held the stronger position in 35 of those years, Cassandra in 3.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #67 in 1998, Cassandra #227 in 1986.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Alexandra #141, Cassandra #885.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Alexandra held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Cassandra in 0.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #38 in 1996, Cassandra #319 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Alexandra #231, Cassandra #490.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls27 shared years, 1969–1999
Alexandra held the stronger position in 15 of those years, Cassandra in 12.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #16 in 1993, Cassandra #25 in 1992.
The order changed in 1986: Alexandra moved ahead. In 1985 they stood at #40 and #38; by 1986 that had become #34 and #46.
Most recent shared year, 1999: Alexandra #22, Cassandra #90.
New Zealand · Girls8 shared years, 1987–1997
Alexandra held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Cassandra in 0.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #26 in 1990, Cassandra #62 in 1993.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 1997: Alexandra #30, Cassandra #97.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Alexandra
Pairs where Alexandra shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Jodie vs Alexandra
In 1996 they stood at #43 and #38 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #3035 and #231.
Jodie · Alexandra · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natasha vs Alexandra
In 1996 they stood at #33 and #38 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #1362 and #231.
Natasha · Alexandra · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Alexandra vs Chelsea
In 1996 they stood at #38 and #34 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #231 and #983.
Alexandra · Chelsea · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Alexandra vs Katherine
In 1996 they stood at #38 and #48 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #231 and #872.
Alexandra · Katherine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Cassandra
Pairs where Cassandra shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Hayley vs Cassandra
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Hayley and Cassandra averaged 10.2 places apart, ending at #31 and #90.
Hayley · Cassandra · 21 shared years, 1979–1999 · Closest over the longest run
- Jasmine vs Cassandra
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Jasmine moved into the top 50 at #30 in 1996 as Cassandra fell out of it to #51, having been #34 the year before.
Jasmine · Cassandra · 15 shared years, 1982–1999 · One took the other's place near the top
- Zoe vs Cassandra
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Zoe moved into the top 50 at #31 in 1996 as Cassandra fell out of it to #51, having been #34 the year before.
Zoe · Cassandra · 18 shared years, 1981–1999 · One took the other's place near the top
- Kylie vs Cassandra
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Cassandra moved into the top 50 at #34 in 1989 as Kylie fell out of it to #82, having been #23 the year before.
Kylie · Cassandra · 21 shared years, 1969–1989 · One took the other's place near the top
Side by side
| Field | Alexandra | Cassandra |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #141 (2025) | Norway · Girls #340 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Alexandra has 4 syllables, compared with 3 for Cassandra.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Alexandra
Popularity journey
First recorded1952
First recorded at #400 among girls in Norway in 1952 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1969–2015
Highest recorded position: #16 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1993 (recorded 1969–2015).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #231 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Cassandra
Popularity journey
First recorded1969
First recorded at #99 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1969 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1969–1999
Highest recorded position: #25 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1992 (recorded 1969–1999).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #490 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls