First; beginning; leader
Derived from 'Alpha', the first letter of the Greek alphabet. It symbolizes the beginning of a series or a leader of a group. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Germanic name Alf, meaning elf or supernatural being.
Less common today
Alfa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,047 in 1997.
Former lead singer of the disco group Chic
Founder of the eponymous Italian car company (Nicola Romeo)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
