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.
About 8 boys were named Alfa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former lead singer of the disco group Chic
Founder of the eponymous Italian car company (Nicola Romeo)
