Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Lexy
GirlEnglish, Greek· “pet form of Alexandra or Alexis”
- Meaning
- pet form of Alexandra or Alexis
- Origin
- English, Greek
- Pronunciation
- LEHK-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,939
- US babies 2025
- 27
- Best rank
- #1,450 (1998)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Lexy
Lexy is an English and Greek name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Alexandra or Alexis”.
Lexy is a pet form of Alexandra, Alexis and similar names built on the Greek root alexein, meaning to defend or protect. The more common spelling is Lexi, and Lexie and Lexy are well-established variants. It developed as a nickname in the twentieth century before being used as a given name on its own. It is pronounced LEHK-see. The name has a bright, sporty and playful character, and it suits parents who like the energy of the letter x in names such as Maxine or Roxy. Choosing Alexandra with Lexy as a nickname gives a child both a formal and an informal option.
Popularity over time
Lexy first appears in US Social Security records in 1977. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,450 in 1998, and the most babies received it in 2005, when 136 were named Lexy. In 2025, 27 babies were named Lexy, and it ranked #4,939 nationally. That is 63% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,566 in 1980, #1,640 in 2000, #1,906 in 2010, and #4,939 in 2025. Of the 3,001 US girls named Lexy since records began, 41% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 842 babies. Since 2010, 1,085 more have been named Lexy.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Keona, Pilar, Deisy, Anai, and Sabina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lexy ranked highest in New York, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #2266 | 5 |
| Texas | #2805 | 7 |
| California | #3344 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Lexy is usually pronounced LEHK-see, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with L and ends in “-xy”.
Middle names for Lexy
A few middle names that flow with Lexy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lexy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lexy mean?
Lexy is an English and Greek name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Alexandra or Alexis”.
What is the origin of the name Lexy?
Lexy has English and Greek roots. Lexy is a pet form of Alexandra, Alexis and similar names built on the Greek root alexein, meaning to defend or protect.
Is Lexy a popular name?
Not especially. Lexy ranked #4,939 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Lexy a boy or girl name?
Lexy is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Lexy?
Lexy is usually pronounced 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