Alfa
Girl nameAlfa has been given to 264 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It peaked in 1922.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
264
Peak year
1922 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1893
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
89% girls / 11% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Alfa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alfa.
Sibling name ideas for Alfa
Same era and popularity as Alfa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Alfa?
Alfa has been given to 264 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Alfa peak?
Alfa peaked in 1922, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Alfa a girl or boy name?
Alfa is primarily a girl name (89% of babies named Alfa are girls).
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