Will my child share the name Alexa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Alexa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alexa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alexa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alexa has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 888 places in the last five years. Its peak was #152 in 2011. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Alexa popular in the US as well as the UK?

Alexa is more popular in the US (#806) than in the UK (#2575). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Alexa a popular baby name in the United States?

Alexa ranks #806 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2575

Alexa

Alexa is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alexa in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2575

US Rank #806

About the Name Alexa

Alexa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 888 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #152 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Alexa is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #806, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.