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The name Alexa is a variant spelling of the name Alexandra. It has Greek origins, derived from the name Alexandros, which means 'defender of the people' or 'protector of mankind.' In ancient Greek mythology, Alexander the Great was a famous warrior king who conquered much of the known world.The name Alexa gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, likely due to the rising popularity of personal assistant device Amazon Alexa. It is a feminine given name and is often used as a shortened version of names such as Alexandra, Alexandria, or Aleksandra. It is a widely used name in many countries and cultures, including the United States, Germany, Russia, and Greece.

The name Alexa is popular in many countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and Australia.

If you're a fan of the name Alexa but don't want your child to share a name with the popular Amazon device, there are plenty of alternative options that capture the same sweet and feminine tone. Here are some names similar to Alexa:

• Alexis
• Alessa
• Alexia
• Alexandra
• Aleya
• Alana
• Aria
• Alicia
• Alivia
• Alette
• Allegra
• Althea
• Andrina
• Annelise
• Armida