Alexa
Alexa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alexa
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Alex + -a. A feminine form of Alex. * A female given name, clipping of Alexandra.
How popular is Alexa?
Since 1880, 131,551 girls and 284 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #32 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #3372 in 2004. In 2025, 243 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alexa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Alexa
Sister and brother names that share Alexa's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Alexa FAQ
What does the name Alexa mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Alex + -a. A feminine form of Alex. * A female given name, clipping of Alexandra.
What is the origin of the name Alexa?
Alexa is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Alexa?
Since 1880, 131,551 girls and 284 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #32 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #3372 in 2004. In 2025, 243 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alexa a boy or girl name?
Alexa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 131,551 girls and 284 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.