Alexia - girls name

Alexia name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 85%

Alexia name meaning:

The name "Alexia" is of Greek origin and holds various meanings. It is derived from the Greek name "Alexios," which means "defender" or "helper." In Greek mythology, it is associated with the goddess Athena, who was known as a wise and strategic warrior. Thus, Alexia can be interpreted as a name symbolizing strength, protection, and support.

Alexia can also be derived from the name "Alexis," which has a different meaning. Alexis means "defender of men" or "protector." This interpretation suggests someone who is compassionate, caring, and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Overall, the name Alexia encapsulates qualities of both strength and compassion. It represents a person who not only possesses the ability to defend or protect others but also has a compassionate nature, making them a reliable and supportive presence in the lives of those around them.

Origin: English

Variant of Alexander: Helper, defender of man.

Related names

Alexander , Alandair, Alasdair , Alastair , Alec , Alejandra , Alejandro , Alejo, Alek , Aleka, Aleko, Alekos, Aleksander , Aleksy, Alesandro, Alessandra , Alessandre, Alessandri, Alex , Alexa , Alexandra , Alexandrea, Alexandria , Alexandrina , Alexandro , Alexi , Alexia , Alexina , Alexine, Alexis , Alick, Alik, Alisander, Alissander, Alistaire, Alister , Alistir, Alixandra, Allissandre, Allistair, Allistir, Alsandair, Alsandare, Alyssandra, Alyx , Elke, Lexandra, Lexi , Lisandra, Olexa, Pip , Sacha , Sachenka, Sachka, Sande, Sandey, Sandi, Sandie, Sandra , Sandy , Sascha , Sasha , Xandra, Xandy

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 812 out of 5581

44 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -642
  • 5yrs

    -571
  • 1yr

    -20

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1010)

Historical popularity of Alexia

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