Declining since 2018, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Lexa since 1949
Babies named Lexa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 222 |
| 2000s | 390 |
| 2010s | 598 |
| 2020s | 242 |
Meaning & origin
Lexa first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1949, but remained rare until the 2000s. Its popularity peaked in 2017, after which it began a steady decline; by 2025 it ranked 4,758, with approximately 1 in every 57,402 newborns given the name. Despite falling since 2018, Lexa retains a modern, concise appeal as a streamlined variant of the classic Alexandra. Its short, punchy sound fits well with contemporary naming trends favoring names like Ava and Mia, while its Greek origin through Alexander gives it a sturdy etymological foundation.
Lexa originates as a short form of Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander, which derives from the Greek elements 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). The name has been used independently, particularly in the 21st century, as a modern and streamlined choice.
“Lexa” around the world
Where Lexa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lex
Sibling names for Lexa
Names that share Lexa's style, for a brother or sister.
