The nameAlix
Alix is a medieval French form of Alice. In England and Wales it has been used for both girls and boys.
- Unisex name
- French
Meaning
Alix comes from Adalheidis, Adelaide, from the Germanic adal, "noble".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
Alix of Hesse became Empress Alexandra of Russia. In England and Wales Alix was 331st for girls and 704th for boys in 1996.
Alix in other languages
Alix is the medieval French form of Alice. The same family gives Alice in English and Italian, Alicia in Spanish and Alicja in Polish. In France, Alix is given to girls and, more rarely, to boys.
Popularity of the name Alix
Alix in the United States
Alix was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 1,534 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Alix. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Alix in the United States were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 38 births a year.
Alix in the United Kingdom
Alix was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 837 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Alix. Half of all babies named Alix in the United Kingdom were born before 2003.
Alix in France
Alix in Belgium
Alix in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Alix
Names from the same generation as Alix, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alix mean?
Alix comes from Adalheidis, Adelaide, from the Germanic adal, "noble".
What is the origin of the name Alix?
French, from Germanic.
Is Alix a girl's or a boy's name?
Alix is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 78% of the babies named Alix are girls.
How popular is the name Alix?
In 2024, Alix was the 4644th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 30 births.
What are the variants of the name Alix?
Variants and related names of Alix include Alice and Alixe.
What are good sibling names for Alix?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nicolle, Pauline, Yvonne and Antoinette for a sister, Armand, Jacques, Luc and Alexandre for a brother.