Alexia
Alexia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender or helper of mankind.
Origin and history
Alexia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived as a feminine form of Alexis or Alexius. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s, though its usage has moderated in recent years. It remains a well-recognized classic-sounding choice with strong modern appeal.
Popularity in the United States
46,192 babies in the United States have been named Alexia since 1880. It ranks #620 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #818.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.5 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 34 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 385 |
| 1970-1980 | 751 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,003 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,039 |
| 2000-2010 | 21,237 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,525 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,905 |
Famous people named Alexia
- Alexia Putellas: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Alexia Fast: Actress
Nicknames
Lexi, Lexa, Lex, Ally
Fun facts
- Princess Alexia of the Netherlands is a notable contemporary royal bearer of the name.
- The name stems from the Greek verb alexein, which means to ward off or defend.