Updated May 24, 2023

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Greek : Defender of mankind; feminine form of Alexander

What does Alexa mean and stand for?

The name Alexa is of Greek origin and means "defender of mankind". It is the feminine form of Alex/Alexander. It also the short form of Alexandra.

Syllables: 3

Girl name variations

Alexandra

Alexandra

- 10% this year
Feminine
Common
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Alandra

Alandra

- 17% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Aleka

Aleka

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alex

Alex

+ 2% this year
Neutral
Common
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Alexia

Alexia

+ 9% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alexis

Alexis

- 3% this year
Neutral
Uncommon
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Alexandria

Alexandria

- 13% this year
Feminine
Uncommon
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Alexandrina

Alexandrina

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alesandra

Alesandra

+ 180% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alessa

Alessa

+ 21% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alessandra

Alessandra

+ 4% this year
Feminine
Uncommon
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Allesandra

Allesandra

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Aleksey

Aleksey

+ 6% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Alexine

Alexine

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alya

Alya

- 24% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Aliki

Aliki

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Alejanda

Alejanda

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Lexy

Lexy

- 7% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Lexie

Lexie

- 6% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Sandra

Sandra

- 11% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Zandra

Zandra

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Sanie

Sanie

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Sandy

Sandy

+ 11% this year
Neutral
Rare
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How Popular Is The Name Alexa

Family name origins & meanings

  • Czech and Slovak : from a short form of the personal name Alexis or Alexander.

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Alexa has only recently decreased in popularity, falling dramatically after staying in the top 100 from 2000 to 2018.

However, it is the 10th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Alexa was at its peak popularity in December 2018.

Alexa is more than just the name for Amazon's assistive technological assistant. Alexa Davies, Alexa Dectis, Alexa Havins, Alexa Hunt, Alexa Kenin, Alexa Nikolas. Billy Joel also chose the name for his daughter.

Where is it Popular?

Alexa was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Alexa

  • Alex
  • Allie
  • Lex
  • Lexa
  • Lexi
  • Xan

Pairs well with these middle names

 

 

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Meaning and Origin of Alexa