Alexandra vs Chloe
Alexandra and Chloe compared 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 2015, Alexandra was ranked #89 and Chloe #6 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2014, Alexandra was ranked #83 and Chloe #15 among girls in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Alexandra was ranked #141 and Chloe #22 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Alexandra was ranked #176 and Chloe #39 among girls in Scotland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Alexandra was ranked #231 and Chloe #89 among girls in England and Wales.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Alexandra was ranked #253 and Chloe #105 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Norway · Girls
In 2025, Alexandra was ranked #212 and Chloe #341 among girls in Norway.
Alexandra and Chloe over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Alexandra and Chloe over time
Alexandra and Chloe appear together in 5 published lists, across 163 years of shared records. Chloe held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Alexandra in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Alexandra reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, and Chloe in none. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
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 1995, Chloe moved ahead of Alexandra in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #17 and #27 the year before became #18 and #16.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Alexandra and Chloe changed places 7 times in New Zealand · Girls between 1986 and 2014, ending at #83 and #15.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 31 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Alexandra and Chloe averaged 37.4 places apart, ending at #89 and #6.
- Mirrored each other
Over 31 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Chloe rose about as far as Alexandra fell — from #40 and #94 in 1985 to #89 and #6 in 2015.
- Longest-running competitions
Alexandra and Chloe were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #231 and #89.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Alexandra #38 in 1996, Chloe #1 in 1997.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls48 shared years, 1974–2025
Alexandra held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Chloe in 40.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #67 in 1998, Chloe #1 in 1998.
The order changed in 1986: Chloe moved ahead. In 1985 they stood at #306 and #386; by 1986 that had become #388 and #263.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Alexandra #141, Chloe #22.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls31 shared years, 1985–2015
Alexandra held the stronger position in 10 of those years, Chloe in 21.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #16 in 1993, Chloe #1 in 2006.
The order changed in 1995: Chloe moved ahead. In 1994 they stood at #17 and #27; by 1995 that had become #18 and #16.
Most recent shared year, 2015: Alexandra #89, Chloe #6.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Alexandra held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Chloe in 30.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #38 in 1996, Chloe #1 in 1997.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Alexandra #231, Chloe #89.
Northern Ireland · Girls28 shared years, 1997–2024
Alexandra held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Chloe in 28.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #45 in 1997, Chloe #1 in 1997.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Alexandra #253, Chloe #105.
New Zealand · Girls26 shared years, 1986–2014
Alexandra held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Chloe in 18.
Highest recorded here: Alexandra #26 in 1990, Chloe #11 in 2009.
The order changed in 2002: Chloe moved ahead. In 2001 they stood at #31 and #34; by 2002 that had become #49 and #19.
Most recent shared year, 2014: Alexandra #83, Chloe #15.
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 Chloe
Pairs where Chloe shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Chloe vs Katie
In 1996 they stood at #2 and #12 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #89 and #650.
Chloe · Katie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Chloe vs Ruby
Chloe and Ruby changed places 15 times in New Zealand · Girls between 1992 and 2023, ending at #23 and #17.
Chloe · Ruby · 30 shared years, 1992–2023 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Chloe vs Aisling
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Chloe #1 in 1997, Aisling #60 in 1998.
Chloe · Aisling · 26 shared years, 1997–2022 · Peaked in the same years
- Chloe vs Alyssa
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Chloe #1 in 2006, Alyssa #25 in 2004.
Chloe · Alyssa · 23 shared years, 1990–2019 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — peaked in the same years.
- Jason vs Aaron
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Boys within 2 years — Jason #1 in 1970, Aaron #8 in 1972.
Jason · Aaron · 39 shared years, 1966–2004 · Peaked in the same years
- Ava vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Ava #1 in 2008, Abigail #36 in 2008.
Ava · Abigail · 44 shared years, 1978–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Charlotte vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Charlotte #1 in 2012, Abigail #24 in 2010.
Charlotte · Abigail · 24 shared years, 2002–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Emma vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Emma #1 in 2003, Abigail #29 in 2005.
Emma · Abigail · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs from England and Wales lists
Pairs measured inside England and Wales's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Hayley vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #57 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #478 and #4867.
Hayley · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natalie vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #634 and #4867.
Natalie · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #4867.
Jennifer · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Lily vs Nicola
In 1996 they stood at #85 and #87 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #2 and #4201.
Lily · Nicola · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Alexandra | Chloe |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Commonly interpreted as 'green shoot', referring to new plant growth in spring; used as an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Ancient Greek |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /ˈkloʊi/ |
| Syllables | 4 | 1 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #141 (2025) | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #7 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Chloe has a recorded origin (Ancient Greek); Alexandra does not have one recorded yet.
- Alexandra has 4 syllables, compared with 1 for Chloe.
- A meaning is recorded for Chloe; Alexandra doesn't have one written yet.
- 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
Chloe
Popularity journey
First recorded1974
First recorded at #490 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1974 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in England and Wales, in 1997 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #89 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls