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Aleksa

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How to Pronounce Aleksa

Pronounced uh-LEK-suh /əˈlɛk.sə/Medium

Meaning: Aleksa is a k-spelled form of Alexa, a short form of Alexandra, which comes from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of man'. The ks spelling reflects Slavic tradition, where Aleksa is a known name in its own right.Medium

In 30 seconds: Aleksa spells Alexa the Slavic way — from Alexander, 'defender of man' (said 'uh-LEK-suh').

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Origin MediumGreek, Slavic

MeaningAleksa is a k-spelled form of Alexa, a short form of Alexandra, which comes from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of man'. The ks spelling reflects Slavic tradition, where Aleksa is a known name in its own right.

U.S. rank (2018)#11468 ↘ Falling

2018 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 540

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aleksa is a Slavic-style spelling of Alexa, itself a short form of Alexandra from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of man'. The ks spelling is standard across much of Eastern Europe, and in the United States it appears both as a heritage form and as a fresh take on the popular Alexa.

It has stayed rare throughout, cresting around 2007. The mainstream Alexa spelling remains far more familiar, and Aleksa keeps a distinctive Slavic look.

Did you know? Aleksa is one of the ks-spelled Alexa forms that crested around 2007, given to only a few dozen girls a year.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Aleksa — Slavic spelling of Alexa / Alexander

Variations

AlexaAleksandraAleksia

Nicknames

LexaAlek

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleksa mean?

Aleksa is a Slavic spelling of Alexa, from Alexandra and Alexander, meaning 'defender of man'.

How do you pronounce Aleksa?

It's said uh-LEK-suh /əˈlɛk.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleksa a boy or girl name?

Aleksa is used here as a girl's name; in the Balkans it can also be a boy's name.

How popular is Aleksa?

Aleksa is rare in the U.S., a Slavic spelling of the more common Alexa.