Alexa: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-LEK-suh · 3 syllables
Alexa means “helping, defending”, from Greek.
* From Alex + -a. A feminine form of Alex. * A female given name, clipping of Alexandra.
- Meaning
- helping, defending
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEK-suh
- US babies a year
- about 474 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Alexa?
About 474 US babies a year were named Alexa in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 90% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Alexa?
Half of US adults named Alexa are older than 26; most are between 18 and 40. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Alexa
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Alexa have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Alexa
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Alexa
What does the name Alexa mean?
Alexa means “helping, defending”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Alexa?
Alexa is pronounced uh-LEK-suh.
How popular is the name Alexa?
About 474 US babies a year were named Alexa in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 90% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Alexa?
Half of US adults named Alexa are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 40.