Alexah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEX-ah //əˈlɛksə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: God is my light (Hebrew); defender of mankind (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alexah is a modern variation of the name Alexandra, which has its roots in the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." The Greek name is composed of the elements "alexein," meaning "to defend," and "aner," meaning "man." This name was adopted into Latin as Alexandrus and later into Old French as Alexandre, before evolving into various forms in different languages, including Alexandra in English. The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, influenced by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Latin and Greek names into the English-speaking world.
Historically, the name Alexandra has been borne by several notable figures, including queens and saints. One of the most prominent historical figures is Saint Alexandra, the wife of Emperor Diocletian, who is venerated in Christian tradition.
The name gained further prominence through figures such as Alexandra of Denmark, who became queen consort of Edward VII of the United Kingdom in the early 20th century. The name has also appeared in significant literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which helped to popularize many biblical names in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, the name Alexah, as a derivative of Alexandra, carries connotations of strength and protection, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has been associated with various virtues, including leadership and resilience.
In addition, diminutive forms such as Lexi or Allie have emerged, which are often used affectionately. The enduring appeal of the name Alexah and its variants can be attributed to their historical significance and the positive attributes associated with their meanings.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alexah was first seen in the United States in 1993.
Alexah has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Alexah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alexah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alexah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Alexah (2016)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alexah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |