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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alpha — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Alper|Alphaeus
Greek◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Alpha

◈

AL-fuh · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2039
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#2039
Popularity score: 23
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2039 in 2024
5yr
+440 ranks
Velocity
+440
Birth frequency
2.1 per 100,000 births
Girl
#15367
Popularity score: 3
↓ Fading
Peak
#9607 in 2021
5yr
-4134 ranks
Velocity
-4134
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2039 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Alpha

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2039

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #15367 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Alpha

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #15367

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+440 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Alpha is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GreekModernUnisex2-syllableAlphabeticStrongCelestial-adjacentTrendyMeaning-drivenBold
Character
leaderfirstdominantpioneering spiritbold initiative
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Alphas

compassionateprincipledpersistentcourageousvisionary
STRONG
High confidence

Alpha is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2039 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +440 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2039 · very rare
Alpha at a Glance
Meaning:The first letter of the Greek alphabet, symbolizing primacy, beginning, and excellence. Used metaphorically to denote leadership or superiority.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#2039 in 2024
5yr change:+440 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #2039 · Girl #15367
Notable bearers
Alpha Conde
Former President of Guinea
Alpha Jallo
Activist and human rights advocate
Alpha Keri
British-American television personality
Similar Sound
AlfieAlva◈AlbaAvaAda
Similar Style
Delta◈Nova◈ZetaLyraIris
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Omega◈Atlas◈Silas◈Sage◈AriaNova◈Kai◈Leo
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Alpha illustration
Name Intelligence
Alpha · Overview
Summary

Alpha is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2039 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 70/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alpha scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 440 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Meaningful · Strong character
Alpha carries a bold, cool, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Alpha is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
alpha.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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