Girl name guide

Alexa name meaning, origin and style

Alexa is a Greek short form of Alexandra name commonly associated with defender of people.

Origin

Greek short form of Alexandra

Meaning

defender of people

Say it

uh-LEK-suh

Choosing Alexa

A concise modern form that keeps the strength of Alexandra in a lighter package.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.