Elexa
A variation of Alexandra meaning "defender of humanity".
Name Census estimates that about 595 living Americans carry the first name Elexa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elexa today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elexa births was 2006 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elexa. 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.
People living today
595
~ 1 in 576,058 Americans
Peak year
2006
57 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,062
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Elexa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elexa from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 275 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elexa 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 Elexa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elexas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Elexa, while Florida, Arizona, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elexa
The given name Elexa is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek, originating from the word "alexo," which means "to defend" or "to protect." This name gained popularity during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century BCE.
Elexa was a relatively common name among Greek women, particularly in the regions of ancient Greece and the Greek colonies scattered throughout the Mediterranean. It was often associated with the goddess Athena, who was revered as the protector of cities and warriors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elexa can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his work "The Histories," written in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout the centuries, several notable women bore the name Elexa. One such example is Elexa of Thessaly, a renowned physician who lived in the 3rd century BCE and made significant contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the areas of gynecology and obstetrics.
Another prominent figure with the name Elexa was a Greek philosopher from the 2nd century CE, known as Elexa of Alexandria. She was a student of the renowned philosopher Ammonius Saccas and is believed to have played a crucial role in the development of Neoplatonism, a school of thought that sought to reconcile Platonic philosophy with various religious and mystical traditions.
In the medieval period, the name Elexa was relatively uncommon but not entirely absent. One notable bearer of the name was Elexa of Byzantium, a Byzantine noblewoman and philanthropist who lived in the 11th century CE and was renowned for her charitable works and support of religious institutions.
During the Renaissance, the name Elexa resurfaced, although it remained relatively rare. One notable figure from this period was Elexa Guarini, an Italian poet and courtier who lived in the 16th century and was associated with the famous Medici family in Florence.
While the name Elexa has maintained a certain level of obscurity throughout history, it has been carried by a diverse range of individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way.
People
Elexa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elexa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elexa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elexa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 595 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elexa 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 576,058 US residents.
Is Elexa a common name?
We classify Elexa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 606 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elexa most popular?
The single biggest year for Elexa was 2006, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elexa is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Elexa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elexa 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.
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.