The nameAlpha
Alpha is a West African boy's name, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Among the Fula, alfa is a title given to Muslim scholars. It is also the name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
Origin
West African, mainly Guinean and Senegalese.
History
Found in France since about 1970, Alpha grew in the 2010s and is at its highest level today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Famous people named Alpha
- Alpha Blondy, Ivorian reggae singer
Popularity of the name Alpha
Alpha in France
Alpha was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 420 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Alpha. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Alpha in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 75 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alpha mean?
Among the Fula, alfa is a title given to Muslim scholars. It is also the name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
What is the origin of the name Alpha?
West African, mainly Guinean and Senegalese.
Is Alpha a girl's or a boy's name?
Alpha is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Alpha?
Alpha Blondy, Ivorian reggae singer.