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Alexie
GirlGreek, American (modern coinage)· “variant of Alexis, defender”
- Meaning
- variant of Alexis, defender
- Origin
- Greek, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEHK-see
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #6,557
- US babies 2025
- 17
- Best rank
- #1,977 (1998)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Alexie
Alexie is a Greek and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Alexis, defender”.
Alexie is a variant of Alexis, from the Greek alexein, to defend. Alexis was originally a masculine name, borne by a Greek comic poet and by several saints, and it became a popular girls' name in the United States in the late twentieth century. Alexie is said uh-LEHK-see. The writer Sherman Alexie has made the spelling familiar as a surname. Alexis, Alexa and Alexi are related names. Lexie and Alex are short forms. The name offers a lighter spelling of a familiar name.
Popularity over time
Alexie first appears in US Social Security records in 1980. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,977 in 1998, and the most babies received it in 2003, when 84 were named Alexie. In 2025, 17 babies were named Alexie, and it ranked #6,557 nationally. That is 39% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #9,125 in 1980, #2,673 in 2000, #3,077 in 2010, and #6,557 in 2025. Of the 1,645 US girls named Alexie since records began, 40% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 421 babies. Since 2010, 433 more have been named Alexie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Leslye, Kylea, Rosaura, Hallee, and Ashlynne.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alexie ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2506 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 93% of US babies named Alexie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Alexie is usually pronounced uh-LEHK-see, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Alexie
A few middle names that flow with Alexie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alexie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexie mean?
Alexie is a Greek and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Alexis, defender”.
What is the origin of the name Alexie?
Alexie has Greek and modern American roots. Alexie is a variant of Alexis, from the Greek alexein, to defend.
Is Alexie a popular name?
Not especially. Alexie ranked #6,557 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Alexie a boy or girl name?
Alexie is mainly a girl's name. About 93% of US babies named Alexie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Alexie?
Alexie is usually pronounced uh-LEHK-see. 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