Defender of the people
A modern spelling variant of Alexa, which is a feminine diminutive of Alexander. It is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, combining 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man).
Less common today
Alexxa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,195 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).