Girl name guide

Alexa name meaning, origin and style

Alexa name meaning: defender of people. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Choosing Alexa

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

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

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