girl's name
Exa
EK-suh (English)
- Origin Canadian English
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 3
- Births on record 466
Exa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1953 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Exa is a name of Canadian English origin.
- Peaked in 1918, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1881.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Exa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 85 |
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 140 |
| 1920s | 114 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 6 |
How Popular Is Exa?
In 1953, Exa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Exa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Exa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Exa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Exa
- English EK-suh
Sibling Names for Exa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Exa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Exa
How popular is the name Exa?
In 1953, Exa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Exa a girl's or a boy's name?
Exa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Exa?
Exa has 2 syllables.
When was Exa most popular?
Exa peaked in 1918, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.