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Alexia
GirlGreek· “defender, helper”
- Meaning
- defender, helper
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEHK-see-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #1,040
- US babies 2025
- 239
- Best rank
- #128 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2002
Meaning and origin of Alexia
Alexia is a Greek name that means “defender, helper”.
Alexia is the feminine form of Alexius, from the Greek alexein, to defend or to help. It belongs to the same family as Alexander, Alexandra and Alexis, all built on this defending root. The Greek form Alexios was borne by several Byzantine emperors, and the feminine spread through Europe in Latinized form. Alexia has a lively, modern sound while still resting on classical roots. It offers many nicknames, including Alex, Lexi and Lexie, and it pairs well with both simple and elaborate middle names. The spelling Aleksia is used in some Slavic languages.
Popularity over time
Alexia first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 43 different years, starting in 1981. Its best national rank was #128 in 2002, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,691 babies. In 2025, 239 babies were named Alexia, and it ranked #1,040 nationally. That is 76% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,437 in 1950, #1,016 in 1980, #165 in 2000, #245 in 2010, and #1,040 in 2025. Of the 46,192 US girls named Alexia since records began, 46% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 10,525 babies. Since 2010, 12,430 more have been named Alexia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lizbeth, Ashanti, Abby, Gabriela, and Nayeli.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alexia ranked highest in Arizona, Nevada, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #391 | 17 |
| Nevada | #436 | 6 |
| California | #700 | 44 |
| Massachusetts | #766 | 6 |
| Tennessee | #815 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alexia is usually pronounced uh-LEHK-see-uh, with four syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Alexia
A few middle names that flow with Alexia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alexia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexia mean?
Alexia is a Greek name that means “defender, helper”.
What is the origin of the name Alexia?
Alexia has Greek roots. Alexia is the feminine form of Alexius, from the Greek alexein, to defend or to help.
Is Alexia a popular name?
Not especially. Alexia ranked #1,040 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Alexia a boy or girl name?
Alexia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alexia?
Alexia is usually pronounced uh-LEHK-see-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings