Alpha
a-lpha,
al-pha
US Popularity:4865
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Beginning; First letter of the Greek alphabet
Bringing a new baby into your life marks the beginning of a bright and fulfilling chapter in life, one that will take you on a journey of love and adventure. Alpha is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin, meaning "beginning." It marks the first letter in the Greek alphabet and points to the primary or principal thing. Baby Alpha will no doubt be the primary focus of your life, taking their place as your first focus on the daily. While unconditional love can't be quantified, we reckon this numerical name is a contender for the number one spot!
How Popular Is The Name Alpha?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Alpha is currently #2199 on The Bump
Boy:Alpha is currently #1243 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Alpha is currently #1520 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Alpha is currently #4865 in U.S. births
Boy:Alpha is currently #2470 in U.S. births
Girl:Alpha is currently #11191 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#11191
in 2023
+ 72
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 76, 333
Behind the Name, Alpha, December 2017
Merriam-Webster, alpha
Online Etymology Dictionary, alpha (n.), September 2022
Britannica, Greek alphabet, March 2024
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