Alexa
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EHKS-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Alexa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 284 babies have been named Alexa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alexa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,653 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,653
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Alexa is also used as a girl name, ranked #808.
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About the Name Alexa
Alexa is a boy name .
Is Alexa a boy or girl name? Alexa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,653 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #808. Alexa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alexa is currently ranked #37,653 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alexa include Ale, Aly, Alie, and Alekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alexa include Alexander, Alex, Alexis, Alexande, Alexzander . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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