Aleksa
Every Aleksa since 1988 — 602 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleksa
Aleksa 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 1988, 602 American babies have been named Aleksa — about 90% girls and 10% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 39 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 Aleksa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleksa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,325 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,473 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,368 | — | — |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,741 | — | — |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,186 | 7 | #9,614 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,469 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,600 | 5 | #12,208 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,902 | — | — |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,740 | 7 | #9,639 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,401 | — | — |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,487 | 6 | #11,045 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,291 | — | — |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,136 | — | — |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,468 | — | — |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,444 | 8 | #8,326 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,391 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,065 | 7 | #8,680 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,407 | 6 | #9,430 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,568 | 6 | #9,287 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,154 | — | — |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,538 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,267 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Aleksa
- Aleksa Palladino Actor · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleksa in 2025?
Aleksa 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 Aleksa?
602 babies have been named Aleksa in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleksa most popular?
Aleksa peaked in 2009, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Aleksa a boy or girl name?
Aleksa is used for both: about 90% of babies named Aleksa have been girls and 10% boys.
Is the name Aleksa rising or falling?
Aleksa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aleksa?
Well-known people named Aleksa include Aleksa Palladino (actor).