Alexa
girl name#1029 in 2025Alexa entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #32 in 2015, ranks #1029 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1916–2025
#1029
rank today
#32
peak (2015)
243
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4506 |
| 1920s | #4278 |
| 1930s | #3990 |
| 1940s | #2399 |
| 1950s | #1634 |
| 1960s | #1826 |
| 1970s | #940 |
| 1980s | #591 |
| 1990s | #110 |
| 2000s | #61 |
| 2010s | #66 |
| 2020s | #608 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alexa has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 130,000 people named Alexa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alexa alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alexa in 2025?
- Alexa ranks #1029 among US girl names in 2025, with 243 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alexa most popular?
- Alexa peaked in 2015, reaching #32 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alexa with classmates?
- Alexa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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