The nameAlexiane
Alexiane is a French feminine of Alexis, mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Alexis and Alexander, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect, to defend".
Origin
Greek, through Alexis, with the ending -ane.
History
Very rare until the 1980s, Alexiane peaked in the mid 1990s, alongside Alexane and Alexia. It is hardly given today.
Popularity of the name Alexiane
Alexiane in France
1996peak year (120 births)
2,290babies named Alexiane in France since 1900
Alexiane was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 940 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Alexiane. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Alexiane in France were born before 1998.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexiane mean?
Like Alexis and Alexander, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect, to defend".
What is the origin of the name Alexiane?
Greek, through Alexis, with the ending -ane.
Is Alexiane a girl's or a boy's name?
Alexiane is a girl's name.