Alexia

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“defender, helper” — Greek

#8832024 rank
2002peak year
45,945babies named Alexia since 1880
▼ 35%5-year trend

Alexia popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 200218801920196020002024

What does Alexia mean?

A feminine form of Alexis, from the Greek 'alexein', meaning 'to defend' or 'to help'. Used in continental Europe for centuries and revived in the English-speaking world in recent decades.

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, modern

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