How Many People Are Named Alexa?
Complete statistics for the name Alexa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Alexa means 'protector' and has origins in Greek mythology; there are 129,857 people named Alexa in the US, making up 1 in 2,541 Americans; most Alexa's are under 30, with the peak year being 2006.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 131,588 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Alexa Through the Generations
Alexa's popularity surged in the mid-2000s, reaching its peak in 2006 with 6,125 births. Since then, the trend has been declining, but it remains a modern name with 79% of those named Alexa under 30. The average age of an Alexa is 22, indicating a younger demographic compared to other names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Alexa
Alexa is a female form of Alex. It is variously a given name in its own right or a short form of Alexandra, both of which come from the Greek name Alexandros. It can be broken down into alexo meaning "to defend" and ander meaning "man", making Alexa mean "defender" and Alexandra "defender of man". The similarly-spelled name Aleksa is a South Slavic masculine name.…
Full list on Wikipedia →✨ Similar Names to Alexa
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Alexa's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Alexa
How Many People Have the Name Alexa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 450 people in the United States currently share the name Alexa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 736,554 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Alexa a Common or Rare Name?
Alexa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Alexa Mean?
Alexa means "protector" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Alexa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Alexa Most Popular?
The name Alexa reached peak popularity in 2006, with 6,125 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Alexa?
Approximately 450 people named Alexa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 450. That works out to roughly 1 in 736,554 Americans.
Is Alexa a rare name?
Alexa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 736,554 Americans has this name.
What does the name Alexa mean?
Alexa means "protector" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Alexa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alexa are male and 100% are female.
When was Alexa most popular?
Alexa peaked in 2006 with 6,125 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.