Alexa
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Defender; Helper
Background: The name Alexa originates from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of men.' This name was adopted into Latin as Alexander. In its feminine form, Alexa retains this meaning, implying a role of protection and support.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#307
Total births
131,588
Most popular decade
2000s
(144,654 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-742 ranks)
Years in Top 100
24
First recorded year
1916
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1984
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #5,560
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 28
- Peak rank
- #3,367
- Most recent year
- 2020
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,015
Female
- First year
- 1916
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,417
- Peak year
- 2006
- Peak year births
- 6,117
- Peak rank
- #39
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 348
- Recent rank
- #806
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).