Alexa

Meaning defender of mankind
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 3
Syllabification Al-ex-a

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.

Variations of Name Alexa

Alexia
Alexandra
Alexis
Alexandrine
Alessandra

Nicknames for Alexa

Lex
Lexi
Ali
Lexie
Alexa

Famous People Named Alexa

Alexa DavalosAmerican actress
Alexa ChungBritish model and television presenter
Alexa Ray JoelAmerican singer-songwriter
Alexa VegaAmerican actress and singer
Alexa BlissAmerican professional wrestler
Alexa EfraimsonAmerican middle-distance runner
Alexa HirschfeldCo-founder of Paperless Post
Alexa KarolinskiGerman filmmaker
Alexa McDonoughCanadian politician
Alexa MeadeAmerican artist known for her unique style of painting on living subjects
Alexa PenaVegaAmerican actress and singer
Alexa NikolasAmerican actress
Alexa LauenburgerWinner of "Das Supertalent" - Germany's Got Talent in 2017 as a dog trainer
Alexa WildingEnglish Pre-Raphaelite model and muse
Alexa HamptonAmerican interior designer
Alexa CanadyFirst African-American female neurosurgeon
Alexa KeninAmerican actress
Alexa FleckensteinGerman-American physician and author
Alexa PohlCanadian actress
Alexa DeLayAmerican software engineer and entrepreneur

Characters Named Alexa

Alexa WoodsCharacter from the movie "Alien vs. Predator"
Alexa CroweProtagonist of the TV show "My Life Is Murder"
Alexa MendezCharacter from the TV series "The Morning Show"
Alexa PearsonCharacter from the film "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
Alexa Big BangCharacter from the TV series "Gilmore Girls"
Alexa VegaA persona used by the American singer Ariana Grande in the music video "Thank U, Next"
Alexa DaimonCharacter from the anime "Luck & Logic"