Girl · #13,787 in 2026

Alekhya

Name: Popularity of the name Alekhya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alekhya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,787

Peak Rank

#7,579 (2003)

Total Babies

151

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2018

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#7579

Peak Rank

151

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alekhya

Alekhya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 14 Alekhyas were born — ranking #7,579 that year. As of 2026, Alekhya ranks #13,787 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 151 Alekhyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Alekhya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alekhya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alekhya

What does the name Alekhya mean?

Alekhya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alekhya in 2026?

In 2026, Alekhya ranks #13,787 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Alekhya most popular?

Alekhya reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #7,579 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Alekhya most popular?

Alekhya has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alekhya.

Is Alekhya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alekhya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Alekhya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alekhya include Cenia, Sorah, Dalicia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alekhya

Alekhya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 151 births in the dataset. Alekhya's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #7,579. Use the chart and map above to compare Alekhya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.