Alexa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alexa has its roots in Greek, signifying 'defender of mankind'. It evolved from Alexandros to Alexandra and eventually to Alexa in modern English. The name is linked to traits of protection and strength. It does not have a biblical background and saw a surge in popularity in the contemporary era, largely influenced by technology. Variants include Alex and Alexandra, and notable individuals with this name include Alexa Chung and Alexa Ray Joel.
The name Alexa is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Alexa has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alexa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6435th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7781st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11349th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5159th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4279th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1669th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1000th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 194th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 63rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 109th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alexa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alexa"
Pronunciation
/əˈlɛksə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Alexa is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of men'. It is often associated with the name Alexander.
Meaning
Defender of mankind
Language Evolution
Alexandros (Greek), Alexandra (Latin), Alexa (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Alexa gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the 21st century due to the rise of technology and products using the name.
Variants & Derivatives
Alex, Alexandra, Alexis
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alexa is perceived as a modern and tech-savvy name, often associated with innovation and smart technology.
Famous People
Alexa Chung (model and television presenter), Alexa Ray Joel (singer-songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alexa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alexa"
"Alexa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6435th of 16616 | 92 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7781st of 24088 | 135 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11349th of 23106 | 57 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5159th of 9107 | 48 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4279th of 9204 | 80 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1669th of 12526 | 754 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1000th of 19264 | 2,003 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 194th of 27321 | 24,545 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 63rd of 35406 | 72,317 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 109th of 30306 | 31,557 |
Regional Popularity of "Alexa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
55.87% 4086th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alexa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
71.80% 1599th/2227 |
54.49% 1324th/2430 |
- |
57.33% 1591st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.23% 1446th/2937 |
18.37% 640th/3483 |
42.87% 1508th/3518 |
26.19% 1059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
5.37% 198th/3685 |
2.61% 117th/4475 |
5.01% 260th/5194 |
3.18% 201st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.90% 87th/4582 |
0.91% 47th/5164 |
1.12% 82nd/7313 |
0.64% 48th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.49% 179th/3984 |
2.76% 124th/4487 |
1.64% 112th/6822 |
1.15% 72nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alexa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alexa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.