Total births
606
Girls' name · since 1981
Elexa
Elexa has 606 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 606
- total births
- 1981–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Elexa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 606 recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elexa has been recorded 606 times among girls since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2022.
- 606 total births
- 1981–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
606 girls have been named Elexa since 1981, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 606
- total births
- 1981–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Elexa was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
57 babies were named Elexa in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Elexa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elexa's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elexa at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Elexa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2022
- Peak year (2006)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Elexa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Elexa's strongest decade.
275 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Elexa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
- 1990s
1990s
161 births
- 2000s
2000s
275 births
- 2010s
2010s
145 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 275 births (45% of all-time use).
How Elexa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Elexa's total volume
Elexa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elexa by state
Where Elexa concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 46 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Elexa's total US births 7.6%
Even split
46 of 606 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elexa? ▼
606 babies have been named Elexa since 1981. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 2006 with 57 births.
When was Elexa most popular? ▼
Elexa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 275 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Elexa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elexa are California (46 births), Texas (27 births), Arizona (6 births).
How long has the name Elexa been used? ▼
Records for Elexa go back to 1981, giving 42 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Elexa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eleanor, Elena, Eleanore, Eleanora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elexa's data
- Elexa's decade-level peak was the 2000s (275 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Elexas (46 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elexa
Nearby Names Like Elexa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elexa
Eleanor Girl
#14 336,678 births
Elena Girl
#46 108,013 births
Eleanore Girl
#1510 18,724 births
Eleanora Girl
#887 8,322 births
Eleni Girl
#1005 6,822 births
Compare Elexa side by side: Elexa vs Eleanor Elexa vs Elena Elexa vs Eleanore
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elexa: Baby Name Since 1981 - 606 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elexa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elexa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.