Girl
Alexa
defender of mankind
About Alexa
Smart and streamlined, Alexa combines classic roots with contemporary appeal. The name's three syllables create a rhythmic flow that's both sophisticated and friendly. Despite recent technological associations, Alexa maintains its identity as a strong, feminine name with enduring appeal. The "Alex" beginning provides strength while the "a" ending softens it beautifully, creating perfect balance. Girls named Alexa often embody intelligence, capability, and social ease. The name works wonderfully across all life stages, from childhood through professional careers. Its familiarity means easy pronunciation while its style prevents it from feeling dated. Alexa offers nickname flexibility while standing beautifully on its own. It's a choice for parents seeking something recognizable yet distinctive, classic yet current.
Popularity of the Name Alexa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | #847 | ||||
| 1974 | #690 | ||||
| 1975 | #702 | ||||
| 1976 | #723 | ||||
| 1977 | #792 | ||||
| 1978 | #846 | ||||
| 1979 | #875 | ||||
| 1980 | #859 | ||||
| 1981 | #743 | ||||
| 1982 | #767 | ||||
| 1983 | #745 | ||||
| 1984 | #775 | ||||
| 1985 | #816 | ||||
| 1986 | #432 | ||||
| 1987 | #294 | ||||
| 1988 | #273 | #339 | |||
| 1989 | #203 | ||||
| 1990 | #146 | ||||
| 1991 | #127 | #227 | |||
| 1992 | #140 | #218 | |||
| 1993 | #107 | #179 | |||
| 1994 | #95 | #163 | |||
| 1995 | #100 | #148 | |||
| 1996 | #100 | #149 | |||
| 1997 | #106 | #748 | #115 | ||
| 1998 | #93 | #657 | #116 | ||
| 1999 | #89 | #752 | #117 | ||
| 2000 | #87 | #778 | #121 | ||
| 2001 | #78 | #650 | #107 | ||
| 2002 | #69 | #631 | #87 | ||
| 2003 | #67 | #719 | #95 | ||
| 2004 | #72 | #588 | #348 | #101 | |
| 2005 | #66 | #507 | #359 | #88 | |
| 2006 | #39 | #279 | #554 | #74 | |
| 2007 | #40 | #246 | #349 | #92 | |
| 2008 | #50 | #200 | #413 | #323 | #84 |
| 2009 | #43 | #168 | #292 | #360 | #75 |
| 2010 | #50 | #175 | #323 | #356 | #65 |
| 2011 | #55 | #154 | #263 | #267 | #74 |
| 2012 | #57 | #162 | #343 | #237 | #85 |
| 2013 | #60 | #166 | #236 | #357 | #96 |
| 2014 | #64 | #177 | #203 | #373 | #114 |
| 2015 | #32 | #174 | #280 | #234 | #107 |
| 2016 | #51 | #167 | #302 | #181 | #103 |
| 2017 | #66 | #176 | #241 | #211 | #96 |
| 2018 | #90 | #364 | #221 | #318 | #164 |
| 2019 | #139 | #920 | #268 | #496 | #402 |
| 2020 | #230 | #505 | |||
| 2021 | #440 | #721 | |||
| 2022 | #535 | ||||
| 2023 | #606 | ||||
| 2024 | #806 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alexa
- Alexia
- Alexandra
- Alexis
- Alexandrine
- Alessandra
Names Similar to Alexa
Nicknames for Alexa
- Lex
- Lexi
- Ali
- Lexie
Famous People Named Alexa
| Alexa Davalos | American actress |
| Alexa Chung | British model and television presenter |
| Alexa Ray Joel | American singer-songwriter |
| Alexa Vega | American actress and singer |
| Alexa Bliss | American professional wrestler |
| Alexa Efraimson | American middle-distance runner |
| Alexa Hirschfeld | Co-founder of Paperless Post |
| Alexa Karolinski | German filmmaker |
| Alexa McDonough | Canadian politician |
| Alexa Meade | American artist known for her unique style of painting on living subjects |
| Alexa PenaVega | American actress and singer |
| Alexa Nikolas | American actress |
| Alexa Lauenburger | Winner of "Das Supertalent" - Germany's Got Talent in 2017 as a dog trainer |
| Alexa Wilding | English Pre-Raphaelite model and muse |
| Alexa Hampton | American interior designer |
| Alexa Canady | First African-American female neurosurgeon |
| Alexa Kenin | American actress |
| Alexa Fleckenstein | German-American physician and author |
| Alexa Pohl | Canadian actress |
| Alexa DeLay | American software engineer and entrepreneur |
Characters Named Alexa
| Alexa Woods | Character from the movie "Alien vs. Predator" |
| Alexa Crowe | Protagonist of the TV show "My Life Is Murder" |
| Alexa Mendez | Character from the TV series "The Morning Show" |
| Alexa Pearson | Character from the film "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" |
| Alexa Big Bang | Character from the TV series "Gilmore Girls" |
| Alexa Vega | A persona used by the American singer Ariana Grande in the music video "Thank U, Next" |
| Alexa Daimon | Character from the anime "Luck & Logic" |