Alpha

♀ Girl

Pronounced AL-fuh /ˈæl.fə/High

Meaning: From Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet; figuratively 'the beginning; the first,' as in 'the Alpha and the Omega.' A bold word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Alpha is the first Greek letter, 'the beginning' (said 'AL-fuh'). Strong and striking.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet; figuratively 'the beginning; the first,' as in 'the Alpha and the Omega.' A bold word-name.

U.S. rank (2024)#15367 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,182

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

As a girl's name Alpha comes from the first Greek letter, 'the beginning.' Bold and striking — rare in the U.S. (said 'AL-fuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and striking.

Did you know? Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and stands for 'the beginning; the first' — famously in 'the Alpha and the Omega.' A bold, striking name (said 'AL-fuh').

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References — Alpha — Greek first letter; 'the beginning'

Variations

AlfaAlpheaAlpharetta

Nicknames

AlAlphie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alpha mean?

Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, meaning 'the beginning; the first' (as in Alpha and Omega).

How do you pronounce Alpha?

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

Is Alpha a boy or girl name?

Alpha is a girl's name.

How popular is Alpha?

Alpha is a rare name in the U.S.