Alpha - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Alpha \a-lpha, al-pha\ is pronounced AL-fah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "beginning". First letter of the Greek alphabet, corresponding to "A". May be used for a firstborn daughter.

Alpha has 1 variant form: Alfa.

Baby names that sound like Alpha are Alva and Alufa.

Alpha is a popular female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Alpha. Click here to compare Alpha with related baby names.