Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Doxa

Doxa is a common belief or popular opinion. In classical rhetoric, doxa is contrasted with episteme ('knowledge').

Current Rank
#15,178
Peak Rank
#15,178 (2023)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2023
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#15178
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Doxa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Doxa is a common belief or popular opinion. In classical rhetoric, doxa is contrasted with episteme ('knowledge').

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Etymology
The term doxa is an ancient Greek noun ( δόξα ) related to the verb dokein ( δοκεῖν ), meaning 'to appear, to seem, to think, to accept'. Between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC, the term picked up an additional meaning when the Septuagint used doxa to translate the Biblical Hebrew word for "glory" ( כבוד , kavod ). This Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures , as used by the early Church , led to frequent use of the term in the New Testament . The word is also used in the worship services of the Greek Orthodox Church , where the glorification of God in true worship is also seen as true belie

The Story of Doxa

Doxa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2023, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 5 Doxas were born — ranking #15,178 that year. As of 2026, Doxa ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Doxas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Doxa

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Doxa

What does the name Doxa mean?
Doxa is a common belief or popular opinion. In classical rhetoric, doxa is contrasted with episteme ('knowledge').
How popular is Doxa in 2026?
In 2026, Doxa ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Doxa most popular?
Doxa reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #15,178 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Doxa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Doxa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Doxa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Doxa include Adelayna, Ahrin, Ainnara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Doxa

Doxa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Doxa's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #15,178. Use the chart and map above to compare Doxa'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.