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Alpha
UnisexMeaning of Alpha: Greek: 'first' or 'beginning'
Alpha is a unisex name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 2264th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#2264
77 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
10,045
First recorded 1880 · peak 1917
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
28% boys · 72% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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