Alfa

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-fuh /ˈæl.fə/Medium

Meaning: A word-name from Alfa, a spelling of alpha, the first Greek letter and the NATO phonetic code word for A. It also evokes Alfa Romeo, which we note. A bold coined pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Alfa means 'first,' the letter alpha and NATO code word (said 'AL-fuh'). Coined and striking.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA word-name from Alfa, a spelling of alpha, the first Greek letter and the NATO phonetic code word for A. It also evokes Alfa Romeo, which we note. A bold coined pick.

U.S. rank (2025)#8947 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

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

Alfa reads as a word-name: the NATO phonetic spelling of alpha, the first Greek letter and a symbol of 'first.' It also evokes the carmaker Alfa Romeo, which we note. Punchy and modern in feel (said 'AL-fuh').

As a given name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, coined, and bold.

Did you know? Alfa is a spelling of alpha - the first Greek letter and the NATO code word for A - and it also brings to mind Alfa Romeo, which we note; a bold, word-based pick (said 'AL-fuh').

Overall data confidence 38%

References - Alfa — Word-name; alpha / NATO 'Alfa' / Alfa Romeo; coined feel

Variations

AlphaAlfie

Nicknames

AlAlfie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alfa mean?

Alfa is a word-name from alpha - the first Greek letter and the NATO code word for A - suggesting 'first.'

How do you pronounce Alfa?

It's said AL-fuh /ˈæl.fə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alfa a boy or girl name?

Alfa is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Alfa?

Alfa is a very rare name in the U.S.