The nameAlexia
Alexia is a Greek girl's name meaning "protector". It was at its peak around 2000.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Alexia comes from the Greek alexein, "to defend, to protect", like Alexander.
Origin
Greek.
History
Saint Alexius gave a related name in the Middle Ages. In the United States Alexia reached 128th place in 2002.
Alexia in other languages
Alexia is spelled the same in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Greek. It is the feminine of Alexis.
Nicknames for Alexia
The most common nicknames for Alexia: Alex and Lexi.
Did you know?
- The Spanish footballer Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d'Or in 2021 and 2022.
Famous people named Alexia
- Alexia Putellas, footballer
- Princess Alexia of the Netherlands
- Princess Alexia of Greece
Popularity of the name Alexia
Alexia in the United States
Alexia was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 21,268 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Alexia. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Alexia in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 333 births a year on average, against 746 in the five years before.
Alexia in the United Kingdom
Alexia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,127 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Alexia. Half of all babies named Alexia in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 37 births a year on average, against 124 in the five years before.
Alexia in France
Alexia in Belgium
Alexia in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Alexia
Names from the same generation as Alexia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexia mean?
Alexia comes from the Greek alexein, "to defend, to protect", like Alexander.
What is the origin of the name Alexia?
Greek.
Is Alexia a girl's or a boy's name?
Alexia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Alexia?
In 2024, Alexia was the 885th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 305 births.
What are the variants of the name Alexia?
Variants and related names of Alexia include Alessia and Alexis.
What are good sibling names for Alexia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Cynthia, Sandra, Karen and Teresa for a sister, Gregory, Steve, Jimmy and Steven for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Alexia?
The most common nicknames for Alexia are Alex and Lexi.
Who are famous people named Alexia?
Alexia Putellas, footballer; Princess Alexia of the Netherlands; Princess Alexia of Greece.