Alpha

Pronunciation: [ ALF-uh ]

Girl Name #49,219 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alpha is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ALF-uh.

Parents who love the name Alpha often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #49,219
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Alp Aly Alpie

Also a Boy Name

Alpha is also used as a boy name, ranked #2045.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alpha

Is Alpha a boy or girl name?

Alpha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #49219. As a boy name, it is ranked #2045. Alpha is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Alpha?

Alpha is pronounced ALF-uh.

How popular is the name Alpha?

Alpha is currently ranked #49219 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alpha?

Common nicknames for Alpha include Alp, Aly, and Alpie.

Is Alpha a common or rare name?

Alpha is an uncommon name, ranked #49219 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alpha

Alpha is a girl name .

Is Alpha a boy or girl name? Alpha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,219 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,045. Alpha is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alpha is currently ranked #49,219 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alpha include Alp, Aly, and Alpie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.