Holding steady.
Popularity of Aleksa since 1988
Babies named Aleksa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 95 | 5 |
| 2000s | 267 | 33 |
| 2010s | 173 | 19 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Aleksa is a South Slavic feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1988. It reached its peak popularity in 2007, when it ranked 625th among baby girls. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, and as of 2025 it has not cracked the top 1000. The name is a feminine form of Aleksandar, the local variant of Alexander, carrying the meaning 'defender of mankind.' While Aleksa has seen consistent use in Serbian and Croatian communities, it remains relatively uncommon in broader American naming trends. Its sound pairs well with both classic and modern sibling names, and its nicknames like Leksa or Sasha give it flexibility.
Aleksa is a South Slavic feminine form of Aleksandar, the local equivalent of Alexander, derived from the Greek Alexandros (defender of men). It has been used in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and North Macedonia since the late 20th century, gaining popularity after the 1990s. The name is distinct from the Russian Alexia or Polish Aleksja, though they share the same root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leksa, Sasha, Saša
Sibling names for Aleksa
Names that share Aleksa's style, for a brother or sister.
