Elexa
Every Elexa since 1981 — 606 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elexa
Elexa is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1981, 606 American babies have been named Elexa. Its peak came in 2006, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elexa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elexa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,071 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,017 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,565 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,490 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,130 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,610 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,818 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,177 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,534 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,725 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,383 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,182 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,283 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,994 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3,973 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,624 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,388 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,420 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,069 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,038 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,051 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,691 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elexa in 2025?
Elexa did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Elexa?
606 babies have been named Elexa in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elexa most popular?
Elexa peaked in 2006, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Elexa a boy or girl name?
Elexa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elexa rising or falling?
Elexa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.