Jalexa
Meaning of Jalexa
Jalexa is a modern American coinage, formed by appending the prefix “Ja-” to the Greek-derived root alex–, meaning “defender,” and thus functions as a distinctive offshoot of Alexis or Alexandra. Pronounced juh-LEK-suh (/dʒəˈlɛksə/), its annual frequency in the United States has ranged from 5 to 15 newborns between 2007 and 2019, corresponding to Social Security Administration ranks in the low 900s. Usage peaked modestly in 2016 (15 births, rank 953) and dipped in 2008 (5 births, rank 984), thereafter stabilizing around rank 940. This consistency underscores Jalexa’s appeal to parents seeking a name with classical resonance but minimal duplication—a statistical advantage for those who prefer a lower incidence of name-sharing in classroom rosters. With connotations of protection and leadership inherited from its alex– root, Jalexa combines traditional etymology with contemporary uniqueness.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as juh-LEK-suh (/dʒəˈlɛksə/)
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