Alexas is a unisex name of Greek origin. It means "defender of mankind" or "helper of mankind". The name is derived from the Greek word 'alexein', which means 'to defend' or 'to help'. Alexas is often associated with Alexander, another Greek name meaning 'defender of mankind'. However, unlike Alexander, Alexas is not as widely known and used. It has been used historically as a given name in some parts of Greece and Cyprus, but it is not currently very popular. There are no notable historical figures or famous people named Alexas.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Alexas in the United States from 1974 to 2013. Over this period of nearly four decades, there were a total of 786 babies named Alexas.
The popularity of the name Alexas peaked in the mid-1990s, with a high of 50 births in 1998 and 49 births in both 1996 and 2000. This trend continued into the early 2000s, with over 40 births each year from 1999 to 2003.
However, beginning in 2004, there was a noticeable decline in the number of babies named Alexas. In fact, the annual number of births with this name has been below 20 every year since then. The lowest point came in 2012 and 2013, with just 6 and 9 births respectively.
Despite its decline in recent years, Alexas remains a unique and distinct name, with nearly eight hundred babies sharing it over the course of four decades. It's interesting to observe how trends in baby names change over time, reflecting societal influences and personal preferences.