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Dalexa

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Pronounced dah-LEK-sah /dɑˈlɛk.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern blend name joining the Da- opening common in American and Latino naming to Alexa, a short form of Alexandra, from Greek alexein ('to defend') and aner ('man') - 'defender of people.' Routes are uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A blended modern name: Dalexa joins Da- to Alexa, 'defender' (said 'dah-LEK-sah'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningA modern blend name joining the Da- opening common in American and Latino naming to Alexa, a short form of Alexandra, from Greek alexein ('to defend') and aner ('man') - 'defender of people.' Routes are uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#15772 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 184

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

Dalexa is a modern blend. Its second half is Alexa, a short form of Alexandra from Greek alexein ('to defend') and aner ('man'), giving 'defender of people.' Its Da- opening is a productive syllable in American and Latino name-building, often drawn from a parent's name. The compound itself is new, so routes are uncertain (said 'dah-LEK-sah').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, modern, and blended.

Did you know? Alexa belongs to the Alexander family, from Greek words meaning 'to defend' and 'man' - and Dalexa fronts it with the Da- opening common in modern Latino naming.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Dalexa — Alexa/Alexandra (Greek alexein 'defend'); Da- blend opening

Variations

DalexisDalexzaDalessa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalexa mean?

Dalexa is a modern blend joining a Da- opening to Alexa, from Greek roots meaning 'defender of people.'

How do you pronounce Dalexa?

It's said dah-LEK-sah /dɑˈlɛk.sɑ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dalexa a boy or girl name?

Dalexa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Dalexa?

Dalexa is extremely rare in the U.S.