Alexa

Alexa Meaning & Origin

About Alexa
The name Alexa is of Greek origin and is derived from the name Alexandra, which means "defender of mankind" or "protector of humanity." It is a feminine name that carries a strong and empowering connotation, symbolizing strength, courage, and the ability to stand up for others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alexa are female.

Alexa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -18.47% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L EH1 K S AH0
🌐 IPA
/əˈlɛksə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alexa in Braille

Here's how to represent Alexa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alexa in braille

How to Spell the Name Alexa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alexa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alexa in sign language

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