Alexsa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahl-ehxs-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A modern name likely derived from Alexa, meaning "defender of the people."

The name Alexsa is a variant of the name Alexis, which has Greek origins meaning "defender of the people." The name Alexsa has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. It is often associated with qualities like strength and protection. The use of the name has evolved over time, influenced by cultural and linguistic adaptations. Alexsa is important because it embodies the timeless values of courage and defense.

Alexsa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Alexsa is currently #14549 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Alexsa is currently #8249 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Alexsa is currently #7596 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Alexsa is currently #4323 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Alexsa is currently #7015 on Kiindred Australian Names

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