Holding steady.
Popularity of Exa since 1881
Babies named Exa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Exa's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 85 |
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 140 |
| 1920s | 114 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Exa is an exceptionally rare American name first recorded in 1881, with only a handful of appearances in Social Security data since then. Its highest recorded usage was in its debut year, giving it a peak year of 1881. The name's trajectory has remained stable, meaning it has not seen any significant resurgence or decline in the rare instances it is used. No top states have reported enough occurrences to appear in official statistics. Exa's meaning is uncertain, making it a mysterious and highly uncommon choice.
Exa first appeared in the United States in the 1880s, recorded for a handful of girls. Its origin is unclear; it may have been coined as a short form of longer names such as Alexa or Roxanne, or as an independent invention. The name has never achieved widespread use and remains extremely rare.
Sibling names for Exa
Names that share Exa's style, for a brother or sister.
