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UK girl's name

Alexah

A feminine name of English origin meaning "defender of mankind".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Alexah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alexah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3583, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 6 births.

This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Alexah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Alexah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Alexah ranked #3583 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 6 girls were registered as Alexah.
  • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alexah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3583

2017

Births in 2017

6

Latest year

Peak year

2017

6 births

Estimated living

9

2026

Meaning

What does Alexah mean?

The given name Alexah originates from the Greek language and culture, with roots tracing back to ancient Greece. It is a feminine form derived from the Greek masculine name Alexander, which means "defender of men" or "protector of men." The name Alexah is believed to have emerged during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BC.

The name Alexah gained popularity in various regions influenced by Greek culture, such as the Mediterranean basin and parts of the Middle East. It was particularly common in areas where Greek settlements and colonies were established, allowing the name to spread and evolve over time.

While there are no specific historical references to the name Alexah in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that the name was used during the Hellenistic period and the subsequent Roman era. The earliest recorded examples of the name Alexah are found in various historical documents and records from that time period.

One of the notable historical figures bearing the name Alexah was a Greek philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BC. She was known for her contributions to the field of ethics and is mentioned in the writings of several ancient philosophers.

Another prominent figure with the name Alexah was a Byzantine empress who ruled in the 11th century AD. She was renowned for her political acumen and played a significant role in the affairs of the Byzantine Empire during her reign.

In the 15th century, Alexah was the name of a renowned Italian Renaissance painter who achieved recognition for her portraiture and religious artworks. Her works can still be admired in various museums and galleries across Europe.

During the 18th century, Alexah was the name of a French noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting orphanages and charitable causes. Her legacy continues to be celebrated in France to this day.

In more recent history, Alexah was the name of a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's rights and the right to vote in the early 20th century. Her efforts and sacrifices paved the way for greater equality and recognition of women's rights.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Alexah throughout history, showcasing its enduring appeal and the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Alexah over time

The chart below shows babies named Alexah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Alexah, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2017, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Alexah
02356201420152017

Decades

Alexah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alexah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4637 9 2

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FAQ

Alexah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Alexah in the UK right now?

In 2017, Alexah was ranked #3583 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Alexah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 6 babies registered as Alexah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Alexah?

A feminine name of English origin meaning "defender of mankind".

How many people are called Alexah in the UK?

A total of 9 babies have been registered as Alexah across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.