Alexa Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-LEK-suh / /əˈlɛk.sə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: defender of mankind; Latin: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alexa is derived from the Greek name Alexander, which means 'defender of mankind.' It has gained popularity as a feminine name in modern times, particularly influenced by technology, such as the Amazon Alexa virtual assistant. While traditionally a feminine name, it has been used for boys as well, reflecting a trend towards gender-neutral names.
Trend Summary
Alexa has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, particularly as a gender-neutral name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alex
- Lex
International Variants
- Aleks (Slavic)
- Alejandro (Spanish)
- Alessandro (Italian)
Famous people named Alexa
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alexa was first seen in the United States in 1984. Alexa has ranked as high as #1314 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Kentucky, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Alexa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alexa (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 9 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |