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Alexa

female

Meaning

"Defender"

Alexa is a feminine form related to Alexander, derived from Greek and associated with defense and protection.

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Popularity History of Alexa

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#806Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#806

Alexa was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-202

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Alexa Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Alexa.

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Similar Names to Alexa

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Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

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Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

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Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

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Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

“Defender; Helper”

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Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

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Audrey

“Noble Strength”

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Alexandra

al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

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Agnes

“Pure”

#1063
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Aubrey

AW-bree

“Elf Ruler”

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Angelina

“Little Angel”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Alexa

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Alexa, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

17 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length5 letters

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