Alexah
A feminine name of English origin meaning "defender of mankind".
Name Census estimates that about 533 living Americans carry the first name Alexah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alexah today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alexah births was 2009 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alexah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Alexah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
533
~ 1 in 643,066 Americans
Peak year
2009
40 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2019 SSA rank
#15,655
Tracked since 1993
Census
Alexah in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 429 people with the first name Alexah, which placed it at #22,989 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#22,989
National first-name rank
People counted
429
429 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
43.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alexah
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alexah is White at 43.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (39.6%) and Two or More Races (6.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Alexah described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Alexah at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White43.6% · 187
- Hispanic or Latino39.6% · 170
- Two or more races6.8% · 29
- Black or African American6.1% · 26
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 5
Popularity
Alexah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alexah from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 243 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alexah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alexahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alexah
The given name Alexah originates from the Greek language and culture, with roots tracing back to ancient Greece. It is a feminine form derived from the Greek masculine name Alexander, which means "defender of men" or "protector of men." The name Alexah is believed to have emerged during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BC.
The name Alexah gained popularity in various regions influenced by Greek culture, such as the Mediterranean basin and parts of the Middle East. It was particularly common in areas where Greek settlements and colonies were established, allowing the name to spread and evolve over time.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Alexah in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that the name was used during the Hellenistic period and the subsequent Roman era. The earliest recorded examples of the name Alexah are found in various historical documents and records from that time period.
One of the notable historical figures bearing the name Alexah was a Greek philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BC. She was known for her contributions to the field of ethics and is mentioned in the writings of several ancient philosophers.
Another prominent figure with the name Alexah was a Byzantine empress who ruled in the 11th century AD. She was renowned for her political acumen and played a significant role in the affairs of the Byzantine Empire during her reign.
In the 15th century, Alexah was the name of a renowned Italian Renaissance painter who achieved recognition for her portraiture and religious artworks. Her works can still be admired in various museums and galleries across Europe.
During the 18th century, Alexah was the name of a French noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting orphanages and charitable causes. Her legacy continues to be celebrated in France to this day.
In more recent history, Alexah was the name of a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's rights and the right to vote in the early 20th century. Her efforts and sacrifices paved the way for greater equality and recognition of women's rights.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Alexah throughout history, showcasing its enduring appeal and the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name.
People
Alexah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alexah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alexah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alexah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 533 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alexah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 643,066 US residents.
Is Alexah a common name?
We classify Alexah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 540 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alexah most popular?
The single biggest year for Alexah was 2009, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alexah is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Alexah in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 429 people with the name Alexah, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #22,989 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Alexah in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Alexah?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alexah appears almost entirely female. Of the 427 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Alexah?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alexah is White at 43.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (39.6%) and Two or More Races (6.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Alexah most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Alexah in the 2020 Census, accounting for 43.6% (187 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alexah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alexah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alexah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alexah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alexah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alexah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Alexah?
Want to know how many Americans are named Alexah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.