Yalexa
A feminine name derived from a blend of 'Yvette' and 'Alexa'.
Name Census estimates that about 148 living Americans carry the first name Yalexa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yalexa today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yalexa births was 2012 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yalexa. 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
148
~ 1 in 2,315,908 Americans
Peak year
2012
21 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2020 SSA rank
#17,401
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Yalexa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yalexa from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 110 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yalexa 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 Yalexa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yalexas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yalexa
The name Yalexa is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural origins. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East, where it is believed to have emerged as a blend of two distinct words: "yaleh," meaning "willow tree," and "alexa," derived from the Greek term "alexo," signifying "to defend or protect."
This amalgamation of disparate linguistic elements has given rise to a name that carries connotations of both grace and strength, evoking the imagery of a resilient and nurturing presence. While its precise etymology remains shrouded in mystery, scholars have uncovered references to variations of the name in ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and early Phoenician inscriptions, suggesting its usage in the region dating back thousands of years.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Yalexa was a prominent merchant and philanthropist from the city of Tyre, located in modern-day Lebanon. Yalexa ben Abram, who lived during the 6th century BCE, was renowned for his extensive trade networks and generous contributions to the construction of temples and public works.
In the realm of religious texts, the name Yalexa makes a striking appearance in the apocryphal Book of Tobit, a Jewish work dating back to the 3rd century BCE. Here, Yalexa is portrayed as a virtuous and steadfast companion to the protagonist, Tobit, on his journey to reclaim his family's fortune.
Fast-forwarding several centuries, the annals of history reveal the existence of Yalexa al-Andalusi, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived in Cordoba, Spain, during the 10th century CE. Her eloquent verses and profound insights into Islamic philosophy and theology earned her widespread acclaim throughout the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yalexa was Yalexa de Montferrat, a French noblewoman and crusader who played a pivotal role in the Third Crusade of the late 12th century. Her bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned her the respect and admiration of her contemporaries, cementing her place in the chronicles of the era.
Spanning cultures and eras, the name Yalexa has been borne by diverse individuals, each leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history. From ancient merchants and poets to religious figures and warriors, this name has transcended boundaries and captured the essence of resilience, grace, and the indomitable human spirit.
People
Yalexa + last name combinations
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yalexa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yalexa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 148 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yalexa 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 2,315,908 US residents.
Is Yalexa a common name?
We classify Yalexa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 149 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yalexa most popular?
The single biggest year for Yalexa was 2012, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yalexa is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Yalexa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yalexa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yalexa 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 Yalexa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yalexa 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 Yalexa 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Yalexa?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.